Hip implant force measurement: Design of an intraoperative hip joint 3-DOF force measurement system

Achieving appropriate soft tissue tension around the hip joint is an important factor for achieving hip stability after Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). Hip instability leads to dislocations, pain, and is a common reason for early revision surgery. The current soft tissue tension assessments available during surgery rely on experience, and...

Visualization of Fiber Tract Uncertainty during Neurosurgery

In modern neurosurgical practice, a surgeon can see a patient’s fiber tracts (nerve tracts) on a monitor in the operating room. This design study investigates the benefit of adding the uncertainty of the tracts and aims to improve the surgeon’s orientation while reducing visual clutter.<br/><br/>Based on an interview with a neurosurgeon and our...