Implant based planning, digitizing, and registration for total joint arthroplasty
US10194991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4633
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and process for performing orthopedic surgery is provided that uses a patient's existing implant as a registration tool in an orthopedic surgical procedure. The systems and processes may be used with computer assisted systems or navigation systems to aid in the removal of bone, bone cement, or a bone prosthesis, typically a bone prosthesis used in hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery, and the like. The removal of the prosthesis may be done by conventional methods, with navigation systems, robotic assistance or articulating hand held systems. The removal of bone and/or bone cement may be performed with navigated systems, robotic systems, articulating hand-held systems and combinations thereof.
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