Accuracy of cup placement in total hip arthroplasty by means of a mechanical positioning device: a comprehensive cadaveric 3d analysis of 16 specimens.

CONCLUSION: In cadaveric specimens, the use of a mechanical device and the APP as a guide for acetabular cup placement resulted in good positioning with respect to both of Lewinnek's safe zones.
PMID: 31506002 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Hip International - September 10, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kievit AJ, Dobbe JGG, Mallee WH, Blankevoort L, Streekstra GJ, Schafroth MU Tags: Hip Int Source Type: research