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US 2012/0072185 A1Published application
Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
AssigneeConforMIS, Inc.
InventorsPhilipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, JR., Rene Vargas-Voracek
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.
Claims1
A method of designing a template for use in a joint arthroplasty, comprising:
- obtaining electronic image data of a surface associated with a joint of a patient;
- simulating at least one physical activity including gait, loading and static position using a computer workstation;
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- designing a template based on the simulating results, wherein the template includes at least one contact surface substantially conforming to a first surface of the joint of the patient and at least one guide that directs movement of a surgical instrument.
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