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A new ring fixator system for automated bone fixation.
- Source :
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The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS [Int J Med Robot] 2024 Jun; Vol. 20 (3), pp. e2637. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: In the field of orthopaedics, external fixators are commonly employed for treating extremity fractures and deformities. Computer-assisted systems offer a promising and less error-prone treatment alternative to manual fixation by utilising a software to plan treatments based on radiological and clinical data. Nevertheless, existing computer-assisted systems have limitations and constraints.<br />Methods: This work represents the culmination of a project aimed at developing a new automatised fixation system and a corresponding software to minimise human intervention and associated errors, and the developed system incorporates enhanced functionalities and has fewer constraints compared to existing systems.<br />Results: The automatised fixation system and its graphical user interface (GUI) demonstrate promising results in terms of accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.<br />Conclusion: The developed fixation system and its accompanying GUI represent an improvement in computer-assisted fixation systems. Future research may focus on further refining the system and conducting clinical trials.<br /> (© 2024 The Author(s). The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
- Subjects :
- Humans
Reproducibility of Results
Equipment Design
Fractures, Bone surgery
Automation
Robotic Surgical Procedures methods
Robotic Surgical Procedures instrumentation
Software
External Fixators
Surgery, Computer-Assisted methods
Surgery, Computer-Assisted instrumentation
Fracture Fixation instrumentation
Fracture Fixation methods
User-Computer Interface
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1478-596X
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38783626
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/rcs.2637