Poor usability of computer-assisted navigation for hip fracture surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The STRYKER ADAPT computer-assisted navigation system provides intraoperative feedback to the surgeon regarding implant placement of the Gamma3 nail. The usability of the ADAPT system has not been evaluated. The aim of the study was to investigate the perceived usability of the ADAPT system.

Materials and methods

This was a descriptive study with prospectively collected data. ADAPT was introduced at Aarhus University Hospital in February 2021. Prior to introduction, surgeons at the department attended a general introduction to the system. ADAPT was introduced to the surgical nurses and was on display at the surgical ward at more than one occasion, where personal introduction to the system was possible. After introduction, it was mandatory to use ADAPT when using

SUBMITTER: Hestehave RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10774189 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature