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Surgical automation reduces operating time while maintaining accuracy for direct anterior total hip arthroplasty
Aamir A Bhimani1, James M Rizkalla1, Kurt J Kitziger2,3
1Baylor Univeristy Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA.
Objective:
Investigate the efficiency/accuracy of surgical automation versus manual component implantation in DA THA.
Methods:
Retrospective review of 111 hips: 51 hips via automation and 60 hips via manual technique for DA THA.
Results:
OR time averaged 8 min faster in the Automated group, compared to Manual group (p = 0.0009). Average femoral size was one size larger in the Automated group compared to Manual group (p = 0.007). No clinically significant differences were found between Manual and Automated groups for cup position or limb-length discrepancy. One calcar fracture occurred in the Automated group.
Conclusion:
Surgical automation is efficient and accurate for DA THA.
