Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up and Sub-Analysis of Navigation vs Non-Navigation for Hip Resurfacing
Authors
Quesada-Jimenez R, Kahana-Rojkind AH, Walsh EG, McCarroll TR, Schinsky MF, Domb BG
Journal
Orthopedics, 2025
Objective
To compare 2-year clinical outcomes and implant positioning accuracy in hip resurfacing surgeries performed with and without navigation assistance.
Methodology
A retrospective study comparing 76 hips (38 with navigation and 38 without) to assess function, pain, and radiographic component alignment.
Key Findings
- Both groups showed similar improvements in function and pain.
- Navigation-assisted surgery improved the accuracy of implant positioning, with higher chances of correct alignment.
- Navigation increased the odds of placing components within safe alignment zones by 6.8× and 28.8× for two key alignment zones.
Conclusion
Navigation-assisted hip resurfacing provides more precise component placement, which could lead to fewer complications in the long term. Short-term outcomes were similar to non-navigation procedures.
What Does This Mean For Patients
If you're considering hip resurfacing, navigation-assisted surgery may provide more accurate implant placement, potentially reducing long-term risks, though both methods offer similar short-term results.