Accuracy of acetabular cup placement using an angle-adjusting alignment guide with laser pointer in total hip arthroplasty.

CONCLUSION: The novel angle-adjusting alignment guide with laser pointer is a simple tool that provides better accuracy of cup position than that obtained using conventional guides. Accurate cup placement is possible using the novel guide, regardless of surgeons' experience.
PMID: 33078676 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery - September 1, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Okanoue Y, Aso K, Dan J, Takaya S, Izumi M, Kawakami T, Ikeuchi M Tags: J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) Source Type: research