Computer Vision News - August 2022

40 MedTech Solution that gained popularity in recent years. The procedure is initiated with an incision in the hip, removal of the diseased areas of the bone and cartilage, implantation of the socket prosthesis into the pelvic bone, and insertion of the stem prosthesis into the femur bone, topped with a “ball” to conclude the ball-and-socket joint. These components are made of metal, ceramic, or polyethylene, and anchored with screws and/or cement depending on design. This is a well- established procedure with high success rates. However, recent developments in surgical robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), can simplify the procedure and reduce complications (Chen et.al , 2018). Procedure planning Adequate planning prior to surgery increases success rates. Currently the surgeon reviews different imaging scans of the patient - usually radiographs (X-ray), and if needed CT or MRI - THR is a common orthopedic procedure, where the damaged bone and degenerative cartilage of the hip joint are replaced by prosthetic components . More than 450,000 procedures are performed annually in the USA alone, and as life- expectancy increases,moreproceduresare expected. There are several approaches for THR: lateral, posterior and direct anterior TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT (THR)