Computer-assisted orthopedic surgery [CAOS]-based technologies are the surgical toolbox of the future and represent a spectrum of devices including 3-D image-guided and nonimage-based navigation ...

Computer navigation in knee arthroplasty still needs reimbursement validation Some surgeons are already married to the concept; however, insurers may have cold feet in terms of providing ...

The image-guided navigation system is similar to the location and directional tracking systems used for cars and ships today -- it is, in effect, a global positioning system (GPS) for the surgeon.