Use of smartphone to improve acetabular component positioning in total hip athroplasty: A comparative clinical study

Background: The position of the acetabular cup is important to the outcome of total hip athroplasty (THA). We devised an instrument that uses the level indicator application of smartphone together with a mechanical alignment guide to improve the precision of cup placement. This study aims to determi...

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Main Authors: Anuwat Pongkunakorn, Swist Chatmaitri, Kittipong Diewwattanawiwat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499019825578