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Comparison between model-based RSA and an AI-based CT-RSA: an accuracy study of 30 patients
Albin Christensson1, Hassan M Nemati2, Gunnar Flivik3
1Department of Orthopedics, Skåne University Hospital, Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund. albin.christensson@med.lu.se.
Background And Purpose:
Radiostereometry (RSA) is the current gold standard for evaluating early implant migration. CT-based migration analysis is a promising method, with fewer handling requirements compared with RSA and no need for implanted bone-markers. We aimed to evaluate agreement between a new artificial intelligence (AI)-based CT-RSA and model-based RSA (MBRSA) in measuring migration of cup and stem in total hip arthroplasty (THA).
Patients And Methods:
30 patients with THA for primary osteoarthritis (OA) were included. RSA examinations were performed on the first postoperative day, and at 2 weeks, 3 months, 1, 2, and 5 years after surgery. A low-dose CT scan was done at 2 weeks and 5 years. The agreement between the migration results obtained from MBRSA and AI-based CT-RSA was assessed using Bland-Altman plots.
Results:
Stem migration (y-translation) between 2 weeks and 5 years, for the primary outcome measure, was -0.18 (95% confidence interval [CI] -0.31 to -0.05) mm with MBRSA and -0.36 (CI -0.53 to -0.19) mm with AI-based CT-RSA. Corresponding proximal migration of the cup (y-translation) was 0.06 (CI 0.02-0.09) mm and 0.02 (CI -0.01 to 0.05) mm, respectively. The mean difference for all stem and cup comparisons was within the range of MBRSA precision. The AI-based CT-RSA showed no intra- or interobserver variability.
Conclusion:
We found good agreement between the AI-based CT-RSA and MBRSA in measuring postoperative implant migration. AI-based CT-RSA ensures user independence and delivers consistent results.
