The efficacy of patient specific instrumentation (PSI) in total hip arthroplasty (THA): A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) has been suggested to reduce improper component positioning, though the effectiveness of PSI in total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains inconclusive. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiographic parameters and clinical outcomes comparing PSI and standard instrumentation (SI).

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the 2020 PRISMA statement and was registered on PROSPERO. PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar, and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched for relevant studies pertaining to the use of PSI in THA. Inclusion criteria included PSI used in THA, PSI was directly compared to SI, and publication in English. Exclusion criteria included non-primary THA, review articles, abst

SUBMITTER: Constantinescu DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9619218 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature