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Mixed Reality Navigation in Hip Fusion Conversion: A Novel Utilization of Advanced Technology: A Case Report
Justin Leal1, Mark M Cullen, Michael P Bolognesi
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
Case:
A 32-year-old woman with a history of hip fusion presented with significant lower back, hip, and knee pain as well as severely limited hip mobility and function. Single-stage fusion takedown and conversion to total hip arthroplasty (THA) was performed using augmented reality navigation. At 1 year, the patient was pain free with improved function. This study is the first to report the technique and outcomes of surgical fusion conversion to THA, using mixed reality navigation.
Conclusion:
Mixed reality navigation in complex conversion THA can be useful for identifying the patient's true acetabulum and for patient-specific acetabular component placement to maximize outcomes.
