Traditional total hip arthroplasty relies heavily on the experience of the surgeon and the guidance of conventional instruments. The movement of the pelvis during surgery can be difficult to manage, often leading to errors in the positioning angle of the acetabular cup, which increases the risk of postoperative complications. Researchers from Fu Jen Catholic University and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology have successfully developed the "Hip Insight" MR-assisted system, which utilizes Mixed Reality (MR) technology to present the concept of a safe zone for the acetabular cup directly in front of the surgeon, providing real-time and accurate visual information that significantly enhances surgical precision. This innovative technology not only improves the accuracy of the procedure and reduces risks but also shortens the time required for traditional navigated surgeries.
"Hip Insight" MR-Assisted System: Precise, Efficient, and Safe
The "Hip Insight" MR-assisted system employs the most advanced Mixed Reality technology combined with a self-developed navigation algorithm, achieving a surgical navigation process that is ahead of both domestic and international standards. The system operates with a radiation-free navigation process, quickly and accurately localizing the patient's pelvis while overlaying a 3D image of the safe zone for the acetabular cup into the surgeon's field of vision, along with necessary navigation information. Compared to traditional navigation systems, the "Hip Insight" system offers the following advantages:
Rapid Localization: Average positioning time is just 23 seconds, greatly reducing the duration of traditional navigated surgeries.
No Radiation Exposure: The radiation-free navigation process ensures the safety of both patients and surgeons.
Lightweight and Portable: The device weighs only 1.5 kg, reducing the size by over 90% compared to traditional navigation systems.
User-Friendly: The intuitive interface shortens the learning curve for surgeons.
The entire system usage process begins with preoperative preparations for total hip arthroplasty and continues until the final stages of the surgery, where the system serves as a supportive tool providing relevant surgical information to the team. Ultimately, the final decisions are still based on the surgeon's judgment, allowing for adjustments tailored to different patients.
Globally, over 1 million total hip replacement surgeries are performed each year, and the advantages of the "Hip Insight" system position it with immense competitiveness in the global market, indicating substantial market potential. The development team from Fu Jen Catholic University and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology is committed to promoting this innovative technology, offering new solutions for orthopedic surgeries worldwide.
Creating a New Era of Smart Healthcare
Dr. Chang Shu-Hao stated that the development of the "Hip Insight" MR-assisted system is the culmination of long-term efforts supported by the National Science and Technology Council's SPARK program and research entrepreneurship initiatives. It is also Taiwan's first self-developed artificial joint navigation medical device moving toward certification. The goal is to enhance the safety, efficiency, and accessibility of total hip arthroplasty navigation systems while increasing Taiwan's visibility in the international medical device market.
Dr. Chang further emphasized the significant market potential of the "Hip Insight" system. It not only fills the gap of domestically developed navigation systems for artificial joint surgeries but also aligns with international trends in AR and MR surgical navigation, providing a new direction for the development of smart healthcare. In the future, the team will continue to refine this technology, expanding its applications in other orthopedic surgeries while actively collaborating internationally to promote the "Hip Insight" system on the global market.
Resource (mandarin): MR輔助23秒疾速定位 置換人工髖關節更高效
