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An ACL reconstruction navigation and evaluation system based on the video tracking

  • Y. Hu*
  • , T. M. Wang
  • , J. C. Wang
  • , L. Sun
  • , L. Hu
  • , H. Feng
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beihang University
  • Capital Medical University

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Abstract

Entry position of the graft is very important in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. However the determination of entry position is very difficult to the surgeon. Methods: In this paper, a navigation and evaluation system based on the video tracking is implemented for the simulation evaluation and planning insertion points based on quadrant method for the femur and Stäublis method for the tibia on the lateral X-ray image of knee joint. Meanwhile, the implementation of the key technologies such as image correction, image registration, C-arm calibration, video tracking, bone surface reconstruction, image fusion, and virtual simulation are introduced. Finally, Experiments about the tunnel planning method and real time tracking of surgical apparatus are implemented on 8 bone of plastic models (Sawbone, Swiss) and 10 bones of the goat ones. In the experiment, the tibia rotates around the femur under the surgeon's implementation to evaluate the planning result with the virtual simulation and evaluation module. Result: The positioning error is 1.59mm from analysis on 30 space targets. The virtual reconstruction ACL is satisfied with two important criteria of the best isometry and collision detection between graft and intercondylar surface of femur. The results are well accepted in operations. Conclusions: It can improve precision of the entry placement and quality of ACL reconstruction operation. Low position error satisfies the requirement of operations, and system performance has been verified by the experiment. Because the position can be assured effectively in time, it not only reduces the patient's additional pain, but also decreases the surgeon and patient's radiation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 ICME International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2009
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 ICME International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2009 - Tempe, AZ, United States
Duration: 9 Apr 200911 Apr 2009

Publication series

Name2009 ICME International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2009

Conference

Conference2009 ICME International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTempe, AZ
Period9/04/0911/04/09

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