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  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Robotics in medicine
  • Biomechanical engineering

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  • Femoral fracture repair frequently results in malalignment, affecting up to 33% of patients.
  • Current manual reduction techniques are physically demanding and rely heavily on fluoroscopy.
  • Existing orthopaedic robots lack the necessary high traction and torque for long-bone manipulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel surgical robotic system for controlled high-force manipulation during femoral fracture reduction.
  • To decrease surgeon reliance on fluoroscopy for assessing bone alignment.
  • To enhance the consistency and efficiency of femoral fracture reduction procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel robotic system integrating a 6-degrees-of-freedom (6-DOF) parallel mechanism with high load capacity.
  • Incorporation of an optical tracking system for continuous pose feedback.
  • Implementation of a gauge-based graphical interface for displaying translational and angular bone fragment offsets.

Main Results:

  • The system provides controlled, clinically relevant traction and torque for femoral fracture reduction.
  • It reduces the need for sustained manual traction, enabling more repeatable reduction maneuvers.
  • Potential for improved intraoperative alignment consistency and procedural workflow.

Conclusions:

  • The novel robotic system addresses the limitations of manual femoral fracture reduction.
  • It offers a promising solution for improving alignment accuracy and reducing fluoroscopy use.
  • Future developments include AI-assisted registration and 3D visualization for enhanced alignment assessment and automation.