Fabio Orozco, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in knee procedures, recently used the technology to improve the accuracy of cuts and implant alignment during a total knee replacement procedure. According to the report, orthopedic surgeons use the app to create a three dimensional model of the patient’s anatomy and can be used to ensure everything is in place after the procedure as well.
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Orthopedic surgeons are now able to use an iPod Touch app to assist during total knee replacements, according to a KNDO report.
