Journal of Southern Medical University ›› 2024, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (5): 967-973.doi: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2024.05.19

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The "E-bone"a one-stop preoperative planning system for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty

Mu LI1(), Yun MI3, Shiwen SHEN5, Xinyuan WU2,4, Jingdong YAN1, Bin CHEN2, Lei CAO3()   

  1. 1.Department of Information, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
    2.Department of Orthopedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
    3.School of Biomedical Engineering//Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Image Processing//Guangdong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Technology
    4.First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
    5.Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University/General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command of PLA, Nanjing 210002, China
  • Received:2024-01-17 Online:2024-05-20 Published:2024-06-04
  • Contact: Lei CAO E-mail:hello_limu@163.com;caolei@smu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(12272164)

Abstract:

Objective To develop the 'E-Bone', a comprehensive one-stop preoperative planning system for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty with improved accuracy and efficiency. Methods The nnU-net deep neural network was utilized for scapula segmentation to obtain precise scapula segmentation results. Based on the 3 key factors, namely bone density, upward and downward angle and nail length, the base was automatically positioned. The quantitative parameters required for surgical planning were calculated. A personalized guide plate was generated by combining glenoid morphology and base positioning information. The system interface was developed to modularize various functions for easy use, providing interactive operation and real-time display. Results Compared with the Mimics system, the 'E-bone' preoperative planning system reduced complex manual adjustments during the planning process. The average planned nail length was longer than that of the Mimics system, and the planning time was reduced by 86%. The scapula segmentation accuracy of this system reached 99.93%, better than that of Mimics to achieve a higher precision. Conclusion The "E-bone" system provides a one-stop, efficient, and accurate preoperative planning system for reverse shoulder replacement and potentially broader clinical applications.

Key words: one-stop surgical planning, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, preoperative planning system, scapula segmentation, base positioning