Today’s computer-navigated hip technology offers measurement capabilities that far exceed the human eye. For Penn Orthopaedics patients, more precise measurements can offer better alignment of the hip implant and reduce the risk of complications.
Computer-navigated hip replacement technology blends the precision of computerized measurements with the expertise of Penn’s orthopaedic surgeons.
Computer-optimized precision and accuracy is particularly valuable for people who have a complicating factor that makes hip replacement surgery more complex. Deformities, advanced arthritis, or scar tissue from a previous injury must be taken into consideration.
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How Computer-Navigated Hip Replacements Work
If your Penn Orthopaedic surgeon recommends a computer-navigated procedure, measurements will be taken by the computer before, during, and after your surgery. The system works in conjunction with X-rays to take precise measurements, analyze your anatomy, and point out complexities that no human eye can see.
Your surgeon will then use these measurements to plan the optimal surgery for your unique anatomy. These uniquely precise measurements can also guide decision-making throughout the surgery by helping them make suitable incisions, choose the right implant for you, and position it for optimal function after surgery.
Computer-navigated hip replacement surgeries may also lower the risk of dislocation and limb length disparity – a rare complication of conventional hip replacement surgeries.