Exactech is touting new research showcasing the accuracy, reliability, and performance of its Active Intelligence (AI) ecosystem of smart technologies.

The first study presented at the 2024 International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS) annual meeting reported accuracy of 2 mm and 2 degrees relative to the CT-based surgical plan of ExactechGPS for total ankle arthroplasty, a first-of-its kind technology.¹ Powered by Exactech AI, GPS uses proprietary active tracker technology and a compact touchscreen tablet in the sterile field to provide surgeons with real-time analytics throughout total joint surgery planning and execution.

“Exactech is on the cutting edge with the first enabling technology for total ankle arthroplasty, which allows for precise and accurate planning and execution of ankle replacement surgery through continuous guidance,” said GPS Ankle design team surgeon and study author Edward Haupt, M.D., of the Mayo Clinic in Florida. “This research builds on a system that has been proven to be precise and accurate in thousands of knee and shoulder cases.”

Other research highlighted the superiority of the company’s Newton knee balancing technology to reliably acquire joint laxities through the full range of motion compared to manual methods.²  Another study showed the option for surgeons to personalize the targeted joint laxities when using Newton for total knee replacement surgery.³ Additionally, three studies demonstrated Exactech’s focus on AI with continuous advancements, including addressing the most challenging image-related constraints, establishing new high-performance metrics to address the clinical limitations of conventional ones, and facilitating continuous monitoring of the growing shoulder reconstruction activity.^4-6

“This new research showcases Exactech’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI for total joint surgery, and we were pleased to be recognized with a CAOS Emerging Researchers Award for our technical presentation,” said Laurent Angibaud, vice president of Advanced Surgical Technologies Development at Exactech. “Driven by continuous discoveries, the Exactech AI platform presents the latest medical technology innovations that address clinical needs across the continuum of care.”

Exactech AI is an ecosystem of smart solutions that provides operating room-related support to surgeons. With planning software, prediction tools, surgical technologies, and engagement opportunities, Exactech AI empowers surgeons with data-rich, low-cost solutions designed to improve patient outcomes. 

Exactech is a global medical technology firm that provides orthopadic surgeons with implants, instruments, and an AI ecosystem of smart technologies to help patients regain mobility.

References
¹ Haupt E et al. Accuracy and Precision Evaluation of Image-based Computer Assisted Surgical System for Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Presented at CAOS 2024.
² Boux de Casson F et al. Navigated Instrumentation Improves Reproducibility of Laxity Acquisition During a Total Knee Arthroplasty. Presented at CAOS 2024.
³ Angibaud L et al. Definition of the Laxity Goals During a Total Knee Arthroplasty Tends To Be Surgeon Specific. Presented at CAOS 2024.
⁴ Daviller et al. Feature-based training and evaluation of deep learning models for shoulder bone 3D reconstruction. Presented at CAOS 2024.
⁵ Thoviste et al. Automatic Assessment of AI-produced 3D Medical Image Segmentations of the Scapula using Deep Learning. Presented at CAOS 2024.
⁶ Mabrouk L A et al. SSPC: A new topological metric for deep learning based anatomical reconstruction evaluation. Presented at CAOS 2024.