Automated systems for manufacturing patient-specific orthopedic implants and instrumentation
US8234097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3895
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are devices, systems and methods for the automated design and manufacture of patient-specific/patient-matched orthopedic implants. While the embodiments described herein specifically pertain to unicompartmental resurfacing implants for the knee, the principles described are applicable to other types of knee implants (including, without limitation, other resurfacing implants and joint replacement implants) as well as implants for other joints and other patient-specific orthopedic applications.
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