Patient-specific total hip arthroplasty
US9717509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3412
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for performing total hip arthroplasty with patient-specific guides. Pre-operative images of a pelvic region of a patient are taken in order to predefine the structure of the guides and corresponding implants. From the obtained image data an insertional vector for implanting an acetabular implant or component into an acetabulum of the patient is determined, wherein the insertional vector is coaxial with a polar axis of the acetabular component. Also from the obtained image data, a superior surface of the guides and implants can be shaped to match the acetabulum of the patient. A nub portion extending outwardly from the superior surface of the guides and implants is shaped to substantially match the shape of a fovea of the acetabulum. A guide portion of the guides forming a slot has a longitudinal axis coaxial with the determined insertional vector of a corresponding acetabular component.
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