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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Use of iPhone can improve acetabular cup orientation in total hip replacement

In a recent study, a novel system is described that uses both the camera and the accelerometer functions of the iPhone to improve the process of acetabular cup placement in total hip arthroplasty.  The accelerometer function senses changes in movement has used in a number of other iPhone apps.).  To further assist in achieving proper acetabular cup placement, a level indicator app and protractor app were downloaded to the iPhone and also effectively used. iMedicalApps

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