Historical patient-specific information for articular repair systems
US9737367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3096
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for retention and use of historical patient-specific information in selecting and/or designing patient-adapted articular repair systems are disclosed herein. Various embodiments include articular repair system components that are selected and/or designed based, at least in part, on both current patient-specific information and historical patient-specific information. According to certain embodiments, a method of making an implant component for intended treatment of a diseased or damaged joint of a patient is disclosed.
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