OrthAlign has expanded its Lantern hip platform to support posterior-based approaches in total hip arthroplasty, broadening the handheld navigation system’s use across all patient positions.
The Lantern system, which first launched for supine-positioned patients in 2023, will be commercially available for lateral-positioned patients in early 2026, according to a Dec. 16 news release.
The updated functionality enables surgeons to use the platform regardless of their approach preference.
The first clinical case using the posterior-based workflow was completed Dec. 16 by John McLaughlin, DO, an orthopedic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic.
Lantern provides real-time, imageless guidance for implant positioning and leg length restoration. OrthAlign said the portable platform is compatible with most implant systems and surgical approaches, and it offers a capital-free model suitable for hospitals and ASCs.
The update aims to improve access to surgical navigation without requiring large robotic systems.
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