{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Intelligent robot-assisted fracture reduction system for the treatment of unstable pelvic fractures.
{Author}: Wu Z;Dai Y;Zeng Y;
{Journal}: J Orthop Surg Res
{Volume}: 19
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024 Apr 30
{Factor}: 2.677
{DOI}: 10.1186/s13018-024-04761-5
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Precise and minimally invasive closed reduction is the premise of minimally invasive internal fixation. This paper aims to explore the safety and efficacy of a robot-assisted fracture reduction system (RAFR) in the treatment of pelvic fractures and to analyze its clinical advantages and existing problems.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>The RAFR system intelligently designed the optimal reduction path and target position based on a preoperative three-dimensional(3D) CT scan of the patient. The reduction robotic arm automatically reduced the affected hemipelvis according to the pre-planned reduction path.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>The average residual displacement was the 6.65 ± 3.59 mm. According to Matta's criteria, there were 7 excellent, 10 good, and 3 fair, and the excellent and good rate was 85%. No postoperative complications occurred.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>In our study, the RAFR system could complete accurate and minimally invasive closed reduction for most patients with unstable pelvic fractures, which could achieve good fracture reduction quality and short-term efficacy.