Title :
An integrated system for cementless hip replacement
Author :
Kazanzides, Peter ; Mittelstadt, Brent D. ; Musits, Bela L. ; Bargar, William L. ; Zuhars, Joel F. ; Williamson, Bill ; Cain, Phillip W. ; Carbone, Emily J.
Author_Institution :
Integrated Surg. Syst., Sacramento, CA, USA
Abstract :
Describes robotics and medical imaging technology in the enhancement of precision surgery. The authors consider: cementless total hip replacement application; system overview; ORTHODOC preoperative planning workstation; ROBODOC surgical assistant; safety features; surgical protocol
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; biomedical imaging; prosthetics; robots; safety; surgery; ORTHODOC preoperative planning workstation; ROBODOC surgical assistant; cementless hip replacement; integrated system; medical imaging technology; precision surgery enhancement; safety features; surgical protocol; Biomedical imaging; Bones; Hip; Irrigation; Laboratories; Medical robotics; Orthopedic surgery; Prosthetics; Stress; Thigh;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
