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The paper presents a novel approach to integrate a robot and an optical 3D digitizing system. In a first application, the combined system is used as a sophisticated tool for precise preparation of the acetabulum and for reproducible positioning of the cup implant. A prototype system has been set up and successfully tested in laboratory as well as in cadaver trials. A major advantage of the system is the support of less invasive interventions without loosing accuracy or other drawbacks. Future work will extend its application also to the femoral part of the total hip replacement procedure.
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Kerschbaumer, F., Wahrburg, J., Kuenzler, S. (2001). A Mechatronic System for the Implantation of the Acetabular Component in Total Hip Alloarthroplasty. In: Niessen, W.J., Viergever, M.A. (eds) Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention – MICCAI 2001. MICCAI 2001. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2208. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-45468-3_257
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