If I Had a Hammer: The Role of Automated Impactors in Transforming Total Hip Arthroplasty Procedures and Recovery
The integration of an automated impactor system in THA surgeries offers significant benefits for both surgeon well-being and patient outcomes, including improved hip function, greater daily mobility, and increased walking distance. The study's innovative use of mobile sensing and wearable technologies provides a robust framework for understanding the impacts of surgical innovations in real-world settings.
Authors
- Todd C. Kelley
- Andrew J. Webber
Institutions
- Christ Hospital (US)
- Christ Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Arthroplasty Today
- Published
- 2026-01-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2025.101911
- Primary Topic
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00