Patient specific knee alignment guide and associated method
US8092465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/108
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of preparing a joint for a prosthesis in a patient. The method includes obtaining scan data associated with the joint of the patient, preparing a three-dimensional image of the joint based on the scan data, preparing an interactive initial surgical plan based on the scan data, sending the surgical plan to a surgeon, receiving a finalized surgical plan from the surgeon, and preparing an image of a patient-specific alignment guide.
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