The International Congress for Joint Reconstruction will hold a direct anterior hip course for orthopedic surgeons at its annual conference.
Here's what you should know.
1. Salt Lake City-based OrthoGrid Systems will demonstrate its HipGrid technology in a direct anterior total hip arthroplasty operation.
2. The device provides a "high level of ease, efficiency and accuracy to orthopaedic surgical procedures."
3. Direct anterior hip arthroplasty is less invasive than the posterior approach. With the drone, surgeons can assess alignment and implant position in real time through the use of fluoroscopy.
4. The effectiveness of the drone has been demonstrated in peer-review and ongoing clinical studies. The studies show "improved acetabular cup angle, leg length and hip offset outcomes," with a decreased average surgery time.
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