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Abstract
Purpose
Currently, there is limited information regarding the utilization of pin-less augmented reality (AR) assistance in total hip arthroplasty (THA). This preliminary study aimed to evaluate the precision of acetabular cup placement in THA utilizing the AR Navigation “Pin-less” System (Pin-less AR navigation, prototype).
Methods
A total of 72 consecutive primary THAs in 58 patients were categorized into two groups: the Pin-less AR navigation group and the conventional group. All THAs were conducted via the direct anterior approach. First, the absolute value of difference between the intra-operative and post-operative angles (absolute difference) was calculated in the Pin-less AR navigation group. Second, the absolute value of error between the post-operative angles and the target angles (absolute target error) was assessed both in the Pin-less AR navigation group and the conventional group.
Results
The absolute difference in inclination and anteversion angles was 2.2 ± 1.4° and 2.4 ± 1.5°, respectively. The absolute target error in the Pin-less AR navigation group versus the conventional group was 1.9 ± 1.5° versus 4.2 ± 2.7° in inclination (P < 0.001) and 2.3 ± 1.5° versus 3.1 ± 2.1° in anteversion (P = 0.092). The percentage of acetabular cups placed within ±5° from the target angles was significantly higher in the Pin-less AR navigation group (90.3%) compared with the conventional group (52.6%) (P < 0.001).
Conclusions
This study demonstrates that Pin-less AR navigation yielded generally accurate acetabular cup positioning, surpassing the conventional method. Further research is warranted to thoroughly evaluate Pin-less AR navigation.