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Use of iPhone technology in improving acetabular component position in total hip arthroplasty.


ABSTRACT: Improper acetabular cup positioning is associated with high risk of complications after total hip arthroplasty. The aim of our study is to objectively compare 3 methods, namely (1) free hand, (2) alignment jig (Sputnik), and (3) iPhone application to identify an easy, reproducible, and accurate method in improving acetabular cup placement. We designed a simple setup and carried out a simple experiment (see Method section). Using statistical analysis, the difference in inclination angles using iPhone application compared with the freehand method was found to be statistically significant (F[2,51] = 4.17, P = .02) in the "untrained group". There is no statistical significance detected for the other groups. This suggests a potential role for iPhone applications in junior surgeons in overcoming the steep learning curve.

SUBMITTER: Tay XW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5585821 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Use of iPhone technology in improving acetabular component position in total hip arthroplasty.

Tay Xiau Wei XW   Zhang Benny Xu BX   Gayagay George G  

Arthroplasty today 20170624 3


Improper acetabular cup positioning is associated with high risk of complications after total hip arthroplasty. The aim of our study is to objectively compare 3 methods, namely (1) free hand, (2) alignment jig (Sputnik), and (3) iPhone application to identify an easy, reproducible, and accurate method in improving acetabular cup placement. We designed a simple setup and carried out a simple experiment (see Method section). Using statistical analysis, the difference in inclination angles using iP  ...[more]

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