An AI assist in the Operating Room: Technology aids precision in hip replacement procedures 

Ranson, W.Va. – Patients undergoing total hip replacement at WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center now have access to advanced surgical technology designed to improve precision and support better outcomes. WVU Medicine Orthopaedic surgeon Garth Wright, MD, is among the first in the region to use Zimmer Biomet’s OrthoGrid Hip AI®, a system that brings artificial intelligence and real-time data directly into the operating room. 

“Combined with the minimally invasive anterior approach to hip replacement, this technology allows us to precisely align joint implants, down to the millimeter,” said Dr. Wright. “This combination of medical advancements ultimately supports better recovery and quality of life for patients.” 

The technology gives surgeons a non-invasive way to see and measure what they are doing in real time by combining AI insights with live imaging right in the operating room.  

“In the past, you had to take an X-ray, capture it, and then step away to evaluate it on another system,” Wright said. “With this technology, it’s all happening in real time. You can make adjustments in the moment, which makes it much more exact.” 

As part of the state’s leading academic health system, the adoption of the OrthoGrid system reinforces Jefferson Medical Centers’ commitment to offer the latest technology, access to specialists and innovations in care close to home.  

“It’s exciting to be part of a field that is always advancing,” said Dr. Wright. “It keeps you learning, and it helps provide better care for our patients.” 

Learn more about Orthopaedic services at WVUMedicine in the Eastern Panhandle here: Advanced Orthopaedics for Active Lives | Berkeley Medical Center