Knee replacement surgery imbibes aviation technology

Apollo Medicine

关键词: accelerometer;    computer navigation;    gyroscope;    knee replacement;   

DOI  :  10.4103/am.am_50_18

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Knee replacement is a well-established procedure and has brought relieved to millions of people. Efforts are on to increase the survival replaced joint. If the implant is positioned in perfect position, they will last for a very long time. Gyroscope and accelerometer are used in aviation technology and in our smartphone for locating exact position. This technology has now been used in knee replacement giving perfect positioning of the implant.

【 授权许可】

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