Sectra Implant Movement Analysis

Find out if an implant is loose before surgery

With Sectra Implant Movement Analysis, Sectra IMA, surgeons can more accurately determine whether an implant is loose with the help of two CT scans. This helps surgeons to detect loose implants and pseudarthrosis at an earlier stage and potentially avoid unnecessary surgery. If it is determined that surgery is needed, IMA provides data that enables a better estimate of the surgery time. Ultimately, this results in less suffering for patients and increased efficiency in healthcare.

Earlier detection of loosening

Avoid unnecessary operation

Better prepared for surgery

IMA is a big step forward in terms of being able to evaluate whether a hip implant is loose before going into the operating room. The method will also be easily accessible since the examination can be performed at the local hospital, while the actual analysis is carried out centrally.

Per Wretenberg, Professor of Orthopaedics at Örebro University Hospital

Step 1: Two CT images are acquired using the Image Acquisition Protocol.

Step 2: A trained radiologists analyze the images using the Sectra IMA software.

Step 3: The analysis will illustrate and quantify if there is any movement.

Key benefits

  • Any hospital with a CT scan can take images for Sectra IMA
  • Offers substantially increased diagnostic precision of detectable movement compared to a standard x-ray (0,2 mm vs 5mm)
  • Offers valuable insight like if the cement is loose from the bone or from the implant, which helps to plan the surgery and avoid surprises.
  • In cases where the implant is not loose, patients can avoid unnecessary, expensive and risky surgeries.
  • Confirming loose implants or pseudarthrosis at an early stage is beneficial for the patient, the surgeon, and the entire healthcare system.
  • The IMA analysis can be used for newly operated patients as well as patients suffering from chronic pain for a long period of time.

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