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. 2021:7:26.
doi: 10.1051/sicotj/2021025. Epub 2021 Apr 12.

Advances and innovations in total hip arthroplasty

Andreas Fontalis  1 , Jean-Alain Epinette  2 , Martin Thaler  3 , Luigi Zagra  4 , Vikas Khanduja  5 , Fares S Haddad  1
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Advances and innovations in total hip arthroplasty

Andreas Fontalis et al. SICOT J. 2021.

Abstract

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been quoted as one of the most successful and cost-effective procedures in Orthopaedics. The last decade has seen an exponential rise in the number of THAs performed globally and a sharp increase in the percentage of young patients hoping to improve their quality of life and return to physically demanding activities. Hence, it is imperative to review the various applications of technology in total hip arthroplasty for improving outcomes. The development of state-of-the-art robotic technology has enabled more reproducible and accurate acetabular positioning, while long-term data are needed to assess its cost-effectiveness. This opinion piece aims to outline and present the advances and innovations in total hip arthroplasty, from virtual reality and three-dimensional printing to patient-specific instrumentation and dual mobility bearings. This illustrates and reflects the debate that will be at the centre of hip surgery for the next decade.

Keywords: Arthroplasty; Education; Hip; Innovation; Robotics.

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