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US 12,446,926 B2Granted
Systems and methods for joint replacement
AssigneeOrthAlign, Inc.
InventorsNicholas van der Walt, Santiago P. Borja
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Abstract
Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
Claims17
An orthopedic system comprising:
- an orthopedic apparatus;
- a reusable inertial navigation system comprising:
- at least one inertial sensor, wherein the at least one inertial sensor is configured to provide data related to motion, orientation and/or position, and
- a display;
- and
- a disposable component comprising:
- an outer housing body configured to be coupled to the orthopedic apparatus, and
- an outer housing cover, wherein the reusable inertial navigation system is configured to be inserted into the outer housing body, wherein the disposable component is configured to provide a sterile barrier for the reusable inertial navigation system,
- wherein the disposable component or the reusable inertial navigation system is tapered to facilitate insertion of the reusable inertial navigation system into the outer housing body.
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An orthopedic system comprising:
- an orthopedic apparatus;
- a reusable inertial navigation system comprising:
- at least one inertial sensor, wherein the at least one inertial sensor is configured to provide data related to motion, orientation and/or position, and
- a display;
- and
- a disposable component comprising:
- an outer housing body configured to be coupled to the orthopedic apparatus, and
- an outer housing cover, wherein the reusable inertial navigation system is configured to be inserted into the outer housing body, wherein the disposable component is configured to provide a sterile barrier for the reusable inertial navigation system,
- wherein the disposable component comprises slots or grooves which mate with the reusable inertial navigation system.
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An orthopedic system comprising:
- a reusable inertial navigation system comprising:
- at least one inertial sensor, and
- a display;
- and
- an enclosure configured to receive the reusable inertial navigation system prior to use, the enclosure comprising:
- an outer housing body, and
- an outer housing cover, wherein the reusable inertial navigation system is configured to be received within the outer housing body of the enclosure without the reusable inertial navigation system contacting outside surfaces of the outer housing body, thereby protecting the outside surfaces of the outer housing body from contact with the reusable inertial navigation system, and
- wherein the enclosure is configured to allow the display to be operated as a touch screen.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.