Sunday, December 26, 2021

Proof of Concept Study For Using UR10 Robot To Help Total Hip Replacement

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Abstract

Background

The demand for total hip replacement (THR) for treating osteoarthritis has grown substantially worldwide. The existing robotic systems used in THR are invasive and costly. This study aims to develop a less-invasive and low-cost robotic system to assist THR surgery.

Methods

A preliminary robotic reaming system was developed based on a UR10 robot equipped with a reamer to cut acetabulum. A novel approach was proposed to cut through a 5mm hole in femur such that the operation is less invasive to the patients.

Results

The average error of the cutting hemisphere by the robotic reaming system is 0.118 2 mm which is smaller than the average result reaming by hand (0.130 1 mm)

Conclusion

The robotic reaming can help make THR procedures less invasive and more accurate. Moreover, the system is expected to be significantly less expensive than the robotic systems available in the market at present.

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