How deep can straight instruments be inserted into the femoral canal: a simulation study based on cadaveric femora*

Determining how deep instruments can be inserted into the femoral canal without touching adjacent structures is a fundamental necessity for navigating instruments in primary and revision total hip arthroplasty. The aim of the study was to determine the reachable depth of a straight instrument insert...

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Published in:	Computer Assisted Surgery
Main Authors:	David Putzer, Sebastian Klug, Jose Luis Moctezuma, Eckart Mayr, Michael Nogler
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2016-01-01
Subjects:	Femoral canal handling straight instruments hip revision lateral extension of the osteotomy robotic guided surgeries navigation of instruments
Online Access:	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/24699322.2016.1185466