Electromagnetic navigation system for acetabular component placement in total hip arthroplasty is more precise and accurate than the freehand technique: a randomized, controlled trial with 84 patients

Background and purpose — The accuracy of conventional navigation systems depends on precise registration of bony landmarks. We investigated the clinical use of electromagnetic navigation (EMN), with a unique device for precise determination of the anterior pelvic plane. Patients and methods — We ran...

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Main Authors: Rene Mihalič, Jurij Zdovc, Janez Mohar, Rihard Trebše
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Journals Sweden 2020-12-01
Series:Acta Orthopaedica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2020.1783073