Implant planning using areas representing cartilage
US9364291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H30/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for implant planning using areas representing cartilage. A predetermined number of control points for generating a predetermined number of areas representing cartilage are determined, wherein the predetermined number of control points are based on an implant component. Measurements corresponding to a plurality of measured cartilage points are received, wherein each cartilage point is based on an associated control point from the predetermined number of control points. A plurality of areas representing cartilage are generated, wherein each area representing cartilage is larger than and projects to an associated control point from the plurality of control points. A representation of the implant component is positioned based on a representation of a bone, the representation of the bone comprising representations of the plurality of areas representing cartilage.
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