Actuated positioning device for arthroplasty and methods of use
US10154836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4694
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A joint balancing insert with sensors and an actuated mechanism is disclosed. The joint balancing insert is used to balance a joint during arthroplasty surgery, as the sensors provide force, position and angular data relating to the movement of the joint, while the actuated mechanism allows for highly accurate and dynamic adjustments of the joint based on the data from the sensors. Various configurations of actuated mechanisms and sensors may be implemented in the insert to provide for manual or real time control of the insert, and customized interfaces are provided for visualized feedback of adjustments. Sensor data may also be collected and compared with expected or preferred data sets to provide adjustment recommendations and achieve better outcomes based on historical data.
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