Innovating Orthopedic Deformity Correction with Advanced Pre-operative Planning

In the rapidly evolving field of orthopedic surgery, enabling technologies are transforming the sector by enhancing medical practices and healthcare delivery. These technologies provide advanced tools for diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and management of medical conditions, significantly improving the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare services.

In the medical field, and particularly in orthopedics, enabling technologies, such as computer-assisted surgery, smart devices, monitoring and rehabilitation devices and pre-operative planning systems, are revolutionizing clinical practice by providing surgeons with tools for more precise, less invasive, and personalized treatments.

Orthofix exemplifies this forward-thinking approach with its OrthoNext™ software package and its latest release, version 2.1. This update empowers clinicians to plan hexapod fixator cases with unparalleled precision and efficiency.

The OrthoNext platform of planning software already offered modules for the Reverse Planning Method with the Fitbone™ Intramedullary Lengthening Nail and for pre-planning of pediatric cases with the JuniOrtho™ Plating System. It’s now expanding by integrating the TL-HEX™ family for planning of hexapod fixation system cases. This new version offers many features that surpass its predecessor, HEX-Ray™, which was already a leading planning software:

• Unified Calendar for All Strut Events: Surgeons will have a single archive for all patients, enabling them to schedule adjustments and strut exchanges in one convenient place, optimizing workflow and reducing scheduling errors.
• AI-Powered Automatic Marker Identification on X-rays: For the first time in this product segment, artificial intelligence is used to recognize and directly calibrate the spherical marker on X-rays.
• Independent Second Ring Movement in Pre-operative Phase: In the pre-operative phase, the second ring can be moved, adjusted, and adapted independently of the first.
• Calibration with 3D Ring Models: In the post-operative planning phase, it will be possible to calibrate the X-rays directly against the fixation ring, enhancing calibration accuracy. This option eliminates the need to position the ring during templating, as the system recognizes and repositions the orientation used for calibration.
• 3D Frame Visualization in Post-operative Phase: This feature provides a 3D preview of the final frame, providing surgeons with a comprehensive view of the final frame, aiding in decision-making and patient education.

Orthofix’s OrthoNext software 2.1 release represents a significant leap forward in orthopedics surgical planning, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry and showcasing the transformative potential of enabling technologies.

By harnessing the power of AI, 3D visualization, and integrated scheduling, this innovative software is setting new standards for precision and efficiency in deformity correction. As enabling technologies continue to evolve, we can expect further innovations that will enhance patient care and expand the possibilities of orthopedic surgery.

To learn more about how OrthoNext™ 2.1 can transform your orthopedic practice, or to request a demo, contact our team today.