Orthopedic fixation strut swapping

US11439436B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Synthes GmbH · US

Inventors

• Bernd Gutmann · Haßloch, DE
• Scott Lavoritano · West Chester, US
• Andreas Gamber · Lustadt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 18, 2019
• Grant date: Sep 13, 2022
• Expiry date: Nov 4, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G16H30/40
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A plurality of three-dimensional fixator graphical representations may include graphical indications of a strut swap range. A plurality of replaced strut graphical representations may change from a first rendering state in a swap start fixator graphical representation to a second rendering state in a swap end fixator graphical representation. A plurality of replacement graphical representations may change from the second rendering state in the swap start fixator graphical representation to the first rendering state in the swap end fixator graphical representation. In some examples, the plurality of replaced strut graphical representations may gradually fade out from a swap start stage to a swap end stage, and the plurality of replacement strut graphical representations may gradually fade in from a swap start stage to a swap end stage. Additionally, a treatment plan including at least one interfamily strut swap may be generated for manipulating a fixator to correct a deformity.