Extract
Joint replacement is a well-accepted treatment for arthritic conditions of
the hip. Successful surgery requires precise placement of implants such that
the function of the joint is optimized biomechanically and biologically. By
using a digital templating algorithm, the surgeon can employ a stepwise method
to determine which size of prosthesis to use and where to place the prosthesis
within the bone to ensure optimum function of the joint following surgery.Digital preoperative planning enables the surgeon to select from a library
of templates and electronically overlay them on an image. The surgeon can then
perform the necessary measurements critical to the templating and preoperative
planning process in a digital environment. The preoperative planning process
is fast, precise, and cost-efficient, and it provides a permanent, archived
record of the templating process.