Process for creating bone cavities for bone healing
US9839531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4685
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A process and system for performing orthopedic surgery to create a series of channels with a subject's bone to allow a reduced pressure system to be applied directly to the bone-implant interface to enhance bone healing is provided. The process for to promote healing of a bone of a subject includes creating a three-dimensional model of the bone; preoperatively planning a location of an implant relative to the model; creating a plan for the location of precision channels that reach the bone-implant interface based on the model and the implant; resurfacing the bone to fit the implant into or onto the bone based on the preoperative plan; and milling the precision channels into the bone in the location to promote healing of the bone and/or bone implant interface; and applying a pressure reduction system at the bone-implant interface to promote bone healing.
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