Erschienen in:
01.12.2012 | Customization in Arthroplasty (BS Parsley, Section Editor)
The use of customized TKA implants for increased efficiency in the OR
verfasst von:
Raj K. Sinha
Erschienen in:
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
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Ausgabe 4/2012
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Abstract
Efficiency in surgical procedures saves time and money and can decrease medical complications. Several sources of inefficiency exist in the operating room, including preoperative and intraoperative. The instruments used during TKA are frequently redundant. Customized instruments and implants can improve efficiency by reducing steps. Additional benefits may include improved alignment and kinematics. This chapter addresses the various sources of inefficiency, provides suggestions to overcome them, and introduces the concept of customized guides and implants as a method to improve efficiency.