4th CAOS - Symposium

Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery

Final Program

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March 17-19, 1999
M. E. Müller Institute for Biomechanics
Departement of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Bern, Switzerland




People

 
Symposium Chairmen
Program Comittee
Scientific Coordinators
 

Program

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Session I - Introduction
Session II - Computer Assisted Pelvic and Hip Surgery, Part 1: Trauma & Tumor
Session III - Computer Assistance for Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Session IV - Computer Assisted Pelvic and Hip Surgery, Part 2: Prosthetics
CAOS `99 Hands-on Workshops
 
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Breakfast
Session V - New Areas in Computer Assisted Spinal Surgery
Session VI - Image Guidance for Long Bone Fractures
Session VII - Poster Session
Session VIII - Side Aspects and New Areas of CAOS
Session IX - Computer Assisted Knee Arthroplasty and Osteotomy

Information

Sponsors of the Symposium
Symposium Information

Chairmen

Lutz-P. Nolte, Ph.D. M.E. Müller Institute for Biomechanics,
University of Bern, Bern, CH
Reinhold Ganz, M.D. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Inselspital, Bern, CH
Anthony M. DiGioia, M.D. Center of Orthopaedic Research,
Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh

Program Committee

A. Bauer, M.D. Marbella Highcare, Marabella, E
J.P. Benazet, M.D. Assistance Hôpital Publique de Paris, Paris, F
L. Bidaut, Ph.D. Hôpital Cantonale Universitaire, Genève, CH
J.C. Bowersox, M.D., Ph.D. University of California, San Francisco, USA
R. Buchholz, M.D. St. Louis University, St. Louis, USA
P. Cinquin, Ph.D. TIMC-IMAG, La Tronche, F
A.C.F. Colchester, M.D. University of Kent, Asford, GB
B.L. Davies, Ph.D. Imperial College of London, London, GB
S.L. Delp, Ph.D. Northwestern University, Evaston, USA
A.M. DiGioia, M.D. Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, USA
R. Ellis, Ph.D. Queen's University, Kingston, CAN
H. Fuchs, Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
E. Grimson, Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, USA
L. Joskowicz, Ph.D. University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, IL
D.M. Kahler, M.D. University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA
R. Kikinis, M.D. Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
U.G. Kliegis, M.D. Consultant, Kiel, D
K.A. Krackow M.D Buffalo General Hospital, New York, USA
S. Lavallée, Ph.D. TIMC-IMAG, La Tronche, F
H. Lemke, Ph.D. Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, D
P. Merloz, M.D. Hôpital Michallon, La Tronche, F
P.W. Pavlov, M.D. Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, NL
F. Picard, M.D Grenoble South Hospital, Grenoble, F
K. Radermacher, M.Sc. RWTH Aachen, Aachen, D
P. Regazzoni, M.D. Kantonsspital Basel, Basel, CH
W. Rüther, M.D. Hamburg University, Hamburg, D
D. Schlenzka, M.D. The Invalid Foundation, Helsinki, FIN
D.S. Stulberg, M.D. Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, Chicago, USA
G. Székely, Ph.D. ETH Zürich, Zürich, CH
R.H. Taylor, Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA
J. Troccaz, Ph.D. TIMC-IMAG, La Tronche, F
D. Vandevelde, M.D. University Hospital Antwerpen, Antwerpen, B
P.P. Varga, M.D. Semmelweis University, Budapest, H
D. Wolter, M.D. BUK Hamburg, Hamburg, D

Scientific Coordinations

F. Langlotz, Ph.D. University of Bern, CH
M. Sati, Ph.D. University of Bern, CH

Program

Wednesday, March 17, 1999

19.00 Pre-registration
Welcome reception

Thursday, March 18, 1999

7.00 Continental breakfast
On-site registration

Session I - Introduction

8.00 Welcome and introduction to the 4th CAOS-Symposium L.-P. Nolte, R. Ganz
8.10 Medical imaging technologies for CAS - State of the art and future areas L. Bidaut
8.30 Basic concepts for image guided navigation S. Lavallée

Session II - Computer Assisted Pelvic and Hip Surgery, Part 1: Trauma & Tumor

Chairmen: P. Regazzoni and L. Joskowicz
8.50 Clinical challenges in hip surgery R. Ganz
9.00 CT image-guided surgery in complex acetabular fractures G.A. Brown, M.C. Willis, K. Firoozbakhsh, A. Bamada, C.L. Tessman, A. Montgomery
9.10 Pelvic correction osteotomy supported by CAOS T. Hüfner, T. Pohlemann, A. Gänsslen, C. Krettek, H. Tscherne
9.20 Transcutaneous screw placement for sacroiliac joint fixation - A feasibility study
E. Gautier, R. Bächler
9.30 Sacroiliac screw fixation with computer assistance T. Laine, D. Schlenzka, T. Lund
9.40 Clinical experience with closed reduction and percutaneous fixation of pelvic fractures using modality based navigation P. Messmer, B. Bauman, N. Suhm, W. Steinbrich, P. Regazzoni, A.L. Jacob
9.50 3D computer techniques in cases of SCFE: Methods for image analysis and surgical planning J. Richolt, R. Kikinis
10.00 Computer assisted pelvic surgery: An accuracy study A. Kerckhaert, G. van Hellemondt, M. de Kleuver, F. Langlotz, L.-P. Nolte, P.W. Pavlov
10.10 Computer-assisted transiliac sacral tumor resection P.P. Varga, Z. Hoffer
10.20 Computer-assisted percutaneous hip fixation - Case report Z. Hoffer, P.P. Varga
10.30 Discussion
10.40 Coffee break

Session III - Computer Assistance for Knee Ligament Reconstruction

Chairmen: A. Bauer and S. Lavallée
11.00 Computer assisted ACL reconstruction: Incorporating a statistical shape model of the femur for 3D visualization M. Fleute, S. Lavallée, R. Julliard
11.10 Flexible technology to consider both anatomical and functional factors in ACL replacement surgery M. Sati, Y. Bourquin, H.-U. Stäubli
11.20 Inter-operator variance of ligament placement: Endoscopic versus CAS H.-U. Stäubli, S. Käsermann, M. Kunz, M. Sati
11.30 Use of CAS system for "standard" patellar-tendon ACL reconstruction K. Bernsmann, A. Rosenthal, M. Sati
11.40 Fluoroscopy-based computer assistance for ACL reconstruction T.V.S. Klos, R.J.E. Habets, A.Z. Banks, S.A. Banks, R.J.J. Devilee, F.F. Cook
11.50 Three-dimensional knee joint kinematics changes after ACL injury L. Dürselen, S. Gillner, M. Simnacher, L. Claes
12.00 Discussion
12.10 Lunch buffet

Session IV - Computer Assisted Pelvic and Hip Surgery, Part 2: Prosthetics

Chairmen: M. Krismer and R. Ellis
13.10 Preoperative planning and simulation of pelvic and hip endoprostheses using virtual three-dimensional models J. Ehrhardt, H. Handels, P. Peters, W. Plötz, S. J. Pöppl
13.20 Clinical introduction of the CASPAR system: Problems and initial results C.O.R. Grueneis, R.H. Richter, F.F. Hennig
13.30 Experiences in using the ROBODOC system without pins A. Lahmer, U. Wiesel, M. Börner
13.40 Accuracy of spatial positioning of robot assisted hip endoprosthesis T. Gehrke, K. Wiese, H.-J. Hahne, J. Hassenpflug
13.50 Computer assisted total hip replacement: Preoperative planning and intraoperative execution U. Langlotz, J. Lawrence, Q. Hu
14.00 Image-guided surgical navigation for total hip replacement A.M. DiGioia, B. Jaramaz, B. Colgan, J.E. Moody, C. Nikou Jr., R.S. LaBarca
14.10 The first clinical experience and results of computer assisted cup placement D. Vandevelde, R. Nuyts, J. Verstreken
14.20 Computer assisted screw insertion in 3-D real rapid prototyping pelvis models P. Peters, H. Bieder, F. Langlotz, L.-P. Nolte, R. Burgkart, R. Gradinger, W. Plötz
14.30 Discussion
14.40 Coffee break
15.00 Workshops (see below for details)
19.00 Bus transfer from venue to gondola station
19.30 Conference Banquet at a mountain restaurant in the skiing area of Pischa, featuring the Maurice E. Müller Award for Excellence in Computer Assisted Surgery ceremony


CAOS `99 Hands-on Workshops

The CAOS `99 Workshops provide a comprehensive overview of clinical applications of computer assisted orthopaedic surgery. Six state of the art CAOS systems are presented to groups of 20-30 participants by leading experts in the field.
Workshop 1:
Robotic Total Hip Replacement
Moderators: A. Bauer & R.H. Taylor
Workshop 2:
Image Guided Cup Placement in Total Hip Replacement
Moderators: A.M. DiGioia & U. Langlotz
Workshop 3:
C-Arm Based Navigation
Moderators: U. Berlemann & L. Joskowicz
Workshop 4:
CT Based Image Guided Spine Surgery
Moderators: P. Merloz & F. Langlotz
Workshop 5:
Total Knee Replacement
Moderators: W. Rüther, J.M. Strauss, & F. Picard
Workshop 6:
Knee Ligament Replacement
Moderators: H.-U. Stäubli & M. Sati


Friday, March 19, 1999

7.30 Continental breakfast

Session V - New Areas in Computer Assisted Spinal Surgery

Chairmen: R. Bucholz and M. Sati
8.10 Computer assisted technique for anterior cervical surgery C. Bolger
8.20 Individual template for pedicle screw placement E. Schkommodau, K. Radermacher, A. Zimolong, F. Portheine, H.W. Staudte, G. Rau
8.30 Spinal navigation in combination with intraoperative computed tomography K. Ebmeier, N. Haberland, R.-L. Kalff
8.40 The open MRI for guidance and monitoring of surgical interventions in spine surgery - a new perspective? P. Verheyden, S. Katscher, T. Schulz, F. Schmidt, C. Josten
8.50 Percutaneous registration technique for image guided pedicle screw placement N. Glossop, R. Hu, G. Dix, Y. Behairy
9.00 Preliminary experience with computer assisted surgery for C1/C2 trans-articular screw placement C. Bolger
9.10 Fluoroscopy based spine surgery L.-P. Nolte, R. Hofstetter, T. Laine, T. Lund, D. Schlenzka, J.M. Strauss, M. Slomczykowski
9.20 Comparative results between conventional and computer-assisted pedicle screw insertion in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine M. Putzier, K. Lang, H. Zippel
9.30 Percutaneous insertion of translaminar facet screws: A new technique in spine surgery S. Byström, R. Griessen, J. Webb, G. Becker
9.40 Experiences with a three-dimensional visualization system in microsurgical spine surgery K. Wiechert, F. Hohmann, H.M. Mayer
9.50 Discussion
10.00 Coffee break

Session VI - Image Guidance for Long Bone Fractures

Chairmen: D. Schlenzka and R.H. Taylor
10.20 Principles of precise fluoroscopy based surgical navigation R. Hofstetter, M. Slomczykowski, M. Sati, L.-P. Nolte
10.30 Computer assisted femoral nailing C. Krettek, M. Slomczykowski, G. Köppen, A. Hauptmeier, H. Tscherne
10.40 FRACAS: A system for computer-aided image-guided long bone fracture surgery : Concept and preliminary results L. Joskowicz, C. Milgrom, A. Simkin, Z. Yaniv, L. Tockus, O. Sadowski, G. Leshem
10.50 Computer aided fracture plate fixation J. Kowal, Y. Bourquin, M. Sati
11.00 Fluoroscopy based surgical navigation for locking of PFN and UTN implants N. Suhm, R. Hofstetter, A.L. Jacob, M. Sati, P. Regazzoni, P. Messmer
11.10 An external fixator for computer assisted fracture treatment K. Seide, D. Wolter, U. Schümann
11.20 Computer assisted measurement of femoral anteversion M. Slomczykowski, C. Krettek, G. Köppen, A. Hauptmeier, H. Tscherne
11.30 Discussion
11.40 Lunch

Session VII - Poster Session

13.10 Exhibition of Technical and Clinical Posters
1.  Partial surface matching for high accuracy registration K. Abdel-Malek, D. McGowan, L. Adhami
2.  Application accuracy of linear stereotactic tools C. Amstutz, L.-P. Nolte
3.  Biomechanical simulations of scoliotic spine instrumentation C.-É. Aubin, F. Poulin, I.A.F. Stokes, M. Gardner-Morse, H. Labelle
4.  Frameless computer assisted navigation surgery in the head area R. Bächler, M.D. Caversaccio, K. Lädrach, R. Häusler, L.-P. Nolte
5.  CRIGOS - A modular robotic system designed as a general tool for computer assisted orthopaedic surgery G. Brandt, A. Zimolong, L. Carrat, K. Radermacher, S. Lavallée, G. Rau
6.  Animation of in vitro biomechanical tests P. Cripton, Y. Bourquin, M. Sati, T. Orr, G. Dumas, L.-P. Nolte
7.  PC-based 3D-software for preoperative planning in reconstructive foot surgery C. Dahlen, H. Zwipp
8.  Reconstruction of large bone defects of the neurocranium with custom made implants manufactured by rapid prototyping E. Euler, S.M. Heining, M. Buchloh, D. Kotsianos
9.  Tumor defects of the pelvis and the acetabulum - Value of custom made prostheses E. Euler, A. Betz, L. Schweiberer
10.  Semi-automatic registration technique for image-guided placement of iliosacral screws N. Glossop, R. Hu, G. Dix, Y. Behairy
11.  Comparison of an electro-optical versus an electro-magnetic guidance system in the preparation of multi-dimensional (4DOF) video recorded minimal access surgical environment S. Grange, T. Bunker, J. Cooper, S. Waldhausen
12.  A versatile impingment detection algorithm Q. Hu, U. Langlotz, J. Lawrence, F. Langlotz
13.  Evaluation of image transfer in trauma care B. Ilango, V. Shah, J.F. Haines, J.B. Day, A.P. Maskell, P.R. Kay
14.  Computer-assisted microsurgery: Introduction of a new robotic arm B.D. Krapohl, J.E. Zins, M. Siemionow
15.  Pedicle screw placement using computer assisted technique P. Merloz, J. Tonetti, A. Eid, F. Fontanel, S. Lavallée, J. Troccaz, P. Cinquin, L. Pittet
16.  3-D ultrasound used for the visualization of the entire newborn's hip joint H.M. Overhoff, D. Lazovic, U. von Jan
17.  3-D solid real rapid prototyping models in orthopaedic surgery: Classic and new indications P. Peters, W. Mittelmeier, R. Gradinger, W. Plötz
18.  Two bundle anatomic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with computer assisted surgery A.B. Wymenga, J. Luites, L. Blankevoort, M. Sati, H.-U. Stäubli
During this session, a committee will select one of the above to receive the Best Poster Award of the CAOS`99 Symposium. The Award will be given during Session IX.

Session VIII - Side Aspects and New Areas of CAOS

Chairmen: C. Krettek and F. Langlotz
14.00 Intraoperative 3-D reconstruction and geometric modeling of the spine using biplane X-rays F. Cheriet, C.-É. Aubin, S. Delorme, H. Labelle, J. Dansereau, J.A. de Guise
14.10 "Morphing" the spine: Segmentation and transformation of preoperatively acquired image data sets K.T. Foley, R.S. Teichman, K.R. Smith
14.20 Ergonomic evaluation of systems for computer assisted surgery A. Zimolong, K. Radermacher, C. Hachmöller, G. Rau
14.30 Application-specific accuracy requirements for image-guided spinal surgery Y.R. Rampersaud, D.A. Simon, K.T. Foley
14.40 "Matching Error" - What is this number? R. Bächler, H. Bunke
14.50 Is there a contamination risk for the surgical team through ROBODOC's high-speed bone cutter? M. Nogler, C. Wimmer, C. Lass-Flörl, E. Mayr, C. Bach, M. Krismer
15.00 Use of ultrasound to determine leg geometry P. Keppler, W. Strecker, F. Gebhard, M. Simnacher, L. Kinzl, L. Claes
15.10 Endoscopic navigation and real-time image processing W. Konen, M. Scholz, S. Tombrock
15.20 CAOS: Challenges for the operating room of the 21st century R. Bucholz
15.30 Discussion
15.40 Coffee break

Session IX - Computer Assisted Knee Arthroplasty and Osteotomy

Chairmen: W. Rüther and K.T. Foley
16.00 Virtual femur created from ultrasound image volumes for planning of total knee arthroplasty M. Liebing, D. Lazovic, H.M. Overhoff
16.10 Clinical evaluation of computer assisted total knee arthroplasty F. Picard, F. Leitner, O. Raoult, D. Saragaglia
16.20 A new approach in individual knee joint replacement using subtraction processing of three-dimensional CT-scan-data C. Schuster, W. Thoma, R. Wuttge, L. Zichner, L. Schuster
16.30 Planning and guidance of tibial osteotomies: Early clinical results R.E. Ellis, J.F. Ridan, M.M. Harrison
16.40 A fluoroscopy based system for computer assisted high tibial osteotomy P.F. La Palombara, S. Martelli, C. Casadei, M. Marcacci
16.50 Registration of the tibia in robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty by means of a force controlled robot K. Denis, G. Van Ham, J. Vander Sloten, R. Van Audekercke, G. Van der Perre, J. De Schutter, J. Bellemans
17.00 A special-purpose robotic system for knee surgery B.L. Davies, S. Harris, M. Jakopec, A. Fan, J. Cobb
17.10 Discussion
17.20 Final remarks and ceremony for the Best Poster Award L.-P. Nolte
17.30 End of Symposium

Sponsors

During the entire time of the Symposium the industrial exhibition is open to the participants. Companies that cover a wide range of recent developments present hands-on cutting-edge technology for surgical planning, simulation, execution, and documentation.
AO/ASIF Foundation Davos, CH
B. Braun-Aesculap Orthopaedics Tuttlingen, D
BrainLAB GmbH München, D
DePuy AG Sulzbach, D
Elekta Instruments SA Gieres, F
Howmedica Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG Freiburg, D
Image Guided Technologies, Inc. Boulder, CO, USA
Integrated Surgical Systems Doentinchem, NL
Dr. h.c. Robert Mathys Foundation Bettlach, CH
Medivision, Advanced Support Systems Oberdorf, CH
M.E. Müller Foundation Bern, CH
Northern Digital Inc. Waterloo, CAN
orto Maquet GmbH & Co. KG Rastatt, D
Philips Medical Systems AG Zürich, CH
Radionics GmbH Wiesbaden, D
Sofamor Danek Surigcal Navigation Technologies Paris, F
Stratec Medical Oberdorf, CH
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. Tuttlingen, D
Sulzer Orthopaedics Ltd. Baar, CH
Siemens AG Medical Technology Erlangen, D
SUN Microsystems AG Schwerzenbach, CH
Surgical Navigation Network Mississauga, CAN
Synbone AG Malans, CH
Synos Foundation for the Advancement of Orthopaedic Surgery Münsigen, CH
Synthes Spine Paoli, USA
Ulrich AG St. Gallen, CH
Union Bank of Switzerland Bern, CH
Carl Zeiss Unternehmensbereich Medizintechnik Feldbach, CH

SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION

Venue Davos Convention Center,
Promenade 92,
7270 Davos
Switzerland
During the Symposium
Phone +41-81-414-6407
FAX +41-81-414-6426
E-mail caos@mem.unibe.ch
Beginning Thursday, March 18, 08:00
Ending Friday, March 19, 17:30
Registration Wednesday, March 17, 19:00 - 21:00 at the venue
Thursday, March 18, 07:00 - 08:00 at the venue
Reception Wednesday, March 17, 19:00 - 21:00 at the venue
Fees Registration: CHF 700.-
Social Program
  • Welcome Reception

  • Conference Banquet (included in the registration fee)

  • Awards
  • Maurice E. Müller Award for Excellence in Computer Assisted Surgery
  • Best Poster Award
  • Information Symposium
    Hotel & Tourism


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