OCR Introduces AI-Assisted Hip Replacement Navigation Technology, Marking a Colorado First
New AI technology gives surgeons real-time insights to support personalized planning and precise implant positioning.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — November 3, 2026 — Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) has introduced a new AI assistance technology that provides precise measurement and validation for surgical decisions made during hip replacement surgery. Robert Matar, MD, orthopedic surgeon and total joint replacement specialist at OCR, serves as the first surgeon to utilize this next-generation technology and tool in Colorado and the Mountain West.
Matar is using the system to bring additional data and real-time integration of clinic, preoperative, and intra-operative imaging into the operating room, supporting decisions tailored to each patient’s anatomy.
“This technology puts more information at our fingertips,” said Matar. “It helps us identify important measurements quickly and adds another layer of validation to our surgical decisions. The surgeon’s experience remains central, and AI provides an additional tool to support that expertise.”
The system uses artificial intelligence to help interpret surgical images and identify anatomical landmarks. It provides patient-specific information about measurements like the length of a leg, hip offset, meaning the relationship between the thighbone and pelvis, and the position of the replacement hip socket. Surgeons review the information and retain control over final decisions.
For patients, the technology supports a more individualized approach to implant positioning and restoring hip mechanics. By making relevant measurements readily available, it may also help streamline steps during surgery.
“Hip replacement involves a series of decisions about how to best restore a patient’s anatomy,” Matar said. “Having multiple data points available simultaneously helps us evaluate our options, check our measurements and make informed adjustments during the procedure.”
Matar said the technology also strengthens the connection between planning and execution, helping the surgical team anticipate needs and assess implant choices.
“Our goal is to combine thoughtful preparation, surgical experience and useful technology to deliver care that is specific to each patient,” he said. “AI-assisted navigation gives us another way to support precision and efficiency while keeping clinical judgment at the center of care.”
The addition reflects OCR’s continued investment in tools that support its joint replacement team and the patients it serves throughout Northern Colorado and surrounding communities.
To learn more about hip replacement at OCR, visit orthohealth.com/totaljointinstitute.
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