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System and method for determining patient follow-up subsequent to an orthopedic procedure

US9949669B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Assignee

DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Mark R. DiSilvestro · Columbia City, US
Terry L. Dietz · Columbia City, US
Robert S. Hastings · Warsaw, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 11, 2015
Grant date	Apr 24, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 2, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG16H40/67
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of determining patient follow-up subsequent to an orthopaedic procedure includes determining the number of cycles of use of an orthopaedic joint of the patient. If a predetermined threshold is exceeded, communication with an orthopaedic care provider is initiated. A patient monitoring system is also disclosed.

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