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. 2013 Jan 3;9(1):70–78. doi: 10.1007/s11420-012-9313-9

Table 1.

Studies investigating the use of CAS in FAI surgery

Product Purpose Technology/imaging modality Function
Preoperative assessment tools
Tannast et al. (HipMotion) [32] FAI BrainLAB Localize impingement zone
CT-based 3D Collision detection algorithm
Kinematics Predict improvement in ROM after virtual resection
Puls et al. [26] FAI Laser/CT 3D model Localize impingement zone
MARVIN navigation Collision detection algorithm
Equidistant method Predict improvement in ROM after virtual resection
Tannast et al. (HipMotion) [17] FAI BrainLAB Localize impingement zone
CT-based 3D Collision detection algorithm
Kinematics Predict improvement in ROM after virtual resection
Intraoperative navigation programs
Monahan et al. [21, 22] FAI Encoder-Linkage and 3D CT/MRI Encoder: captures tool motion
Surgical instrument tracking
Incorporates soft tissue and bony anatomy
Brunner et al. [7] FAI BrainLAB and fluoroscopy Surgical instrument tracking
No pre-op planning, delineation of impingement, or display of amount of resected bone during surgery
Almoussa et al. [2] FAI BrainLAB Surgical instrument tracking
3D CT Pre-op plan available
Intra-op resection monitoring
Ecker et al. (HipMotion) [12] FAI 3D CT/MRI Surgical instrument tracking
MARVIN navigation Pre-op plan available
Intra-op resection monitoring
Comparison of post-op resection to original plan
Rudolph et al. [29] FAI MARVIN navigation Surgical instrument tracking
Intra-op resection monitoring
Robotic-assisted execution
“da Vinci” [2] Urological Tele-robotic platform Remote control of robotic arms
gynecological procedures 3D view of operative site via stereostatic cameras
Kather et al. [15] FAI Tele-robotic platform Remote control of robotic arms
3D view of operative site via stereostatic cameras
“Brigit” bone resection instrument guide TKA Positioning arm Applies pre-op defined cutting limits to intra-op multi-slot cut guide placement for accurate tool positioning
Acrobot [10] (“Haptics”) TKA Haptically-guided arm 3D CT Uses pre-op plan to control surgeon's movement and sense of touch via forces and vibrations
MAKO [27] tactile guidance system TKA/THA Haptically-guided arm Haptically guided bone milling
3D CT