Orthopedic surgeons at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika are using handheld navigation technology to increase precision during total joint replacements.
The device, OrthAlign Lantern, provides real-time guidance to personalize implant placement based on each patient’s anatomy. The system aims to improve alignment, reduce blood loss and lower the need for additional imaging, according to a Jan. 7 news release.
East Alabama Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine surgeons are using the tool to guide procedures with greater accuracy, which may support smoother recoveries and better long-term outcomes.
More than 1 million Americans undergo joint replacement each year, according to the release.
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