Methods for determining meniscal size and shape and for devising treatment
US8077950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/911
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for determining meniscal size and shape for use in designing therapies for the treatment of various joint diseases. The invention uses an image of a joint that is processed for analysis. Analysis can include, for example, generating a thickness map, a cartilage curve, or a point cloud. This information is used to determine the extent of the cartilage defect or damage and to design an appropriate therapy, including, for example, an implant. Adjustments to the designed therapy are made to account for the materials used.
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