ORTHOPEDIC LEG ALIGNMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    91.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170252187A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-07

    申请号:US15449892

    申请日:2017-03-03

    Abstract: An orthopedic measurement system is disclosed to measure leg alignment. The measurement system includes a tri-axial gyroscope configured to measure movement of a leg. The gyroscope is coupled to a tibia of the leg. For example, the gyroscope can be placed in an insert or tibial prosthetic component that couples to the tibia. The gyroscope is used to measure alignment relative to the mechanical axis of the leg. The leg alignment measurement is performed by putting the leg through a first leg movement and a second leg movement. The gyroscope outputs angular velocities on the axes the sensor is rotated about. The gyroscope is coupled to a computer that calculates the alignment of the leg relative to the mechanical axis from the gyroscope measurement data.

    Muscular-skeletal joint stability detection and method therefor

    公开(公告)号:US09622701B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-18

    申请号:US15017208

    申请日:2016-02-05

    Abstract: An orthopedic implant having a three-axis accelerometer is disclosed. The three-axis accelerometer is used to detect micro-motion in the implant. The micro-motion can be due to loosening of the implant. The implant is configured to couple to the muscular-skeletal system. In one embodiment, the implant is configured to couple to bone. An impact force is imparted to the bone or implant. The impact force can be provided via a transducer coupled to the implant. In the example, the impact force is imparted along a single axis. The three-axis accelerometer measures the impact force along each axis. Resultant peaks of the quantitative measurement and the frequencies at which they occur are measured. The peaks and frequencies of the measurements correspond to micro-motion. Typically, the frequency of interest is less than 1 KHz to determine if micro-motion is occurring.

    Sensored prosthetic component and method
    93.
    发明授权
    Sensored prosthetic component and method 有权
    感觉假体成分及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09492115B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-15

    申请号:US14182182

    申请日:2014-02-17

    Abstract: A prosthetic component suitable for long-term implantation is provided. The prosthetic component includes electronic circuitry and sensors to measure a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The prosthetic component comprises a first structure having at least one support surface, a second structure having at least one feature configured to couple to bone. The electronic circuitry and sensors are hermetically sealed within the prosthetic component. Sensors can be used to monitor synovial fluid in proximity to the joint to determine joint health. The prosthetic component can include a temperature sensor, a pH sensor, and an optical sensor. The temperature, pH, color, and turbidity of the synovial fluid can be correlated to a variety of joint conditions. Measurements over time can be analyzed for trends. The temperature, pH, color, and tubidity can be calibrated for the patient. The measurements are compared against this patient reference.

    Abstract translation: 提供了适合于长期植入的假体部件。 假肢部件包括用于测量肌肉骨骼系统的参数的电子电路和传感器。 假体部件包括具有至少一个支撑表面的第一结构,具有被配置为联接到骨的至少一个特征的第二结构。 电子电路和传感器密封在假体部件内。 传感器可用于监测靠近关节的滑液,以确定关节的健康状况。 假体部件可以包括温度传感器,pH传感器和光学传感器。 滑液的温度,pH,颜色和浊度可以与各种关节条件相关。 随着时间的推移可以分析趋势。 可以为患者校准温度,pH,颜色和微生物浓度。 将测量值与该患者参考值进行比较。

    Small form factor muscular-skeletal parameter measurement system
    94.
    发明授权
    Small form factor muscular-skeletal parameter measurement system 有权
    小型肌肉骨骼参数测量系统

    公开(公告)号:US09462964B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-11

    申请号:US13242662

    申请日:2011-09-23

    Abstract: At least one embodiment is directed to an insert for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The insert can be temporary or permanent. In one embodiment, the insert is prosthetic component for a single compartment of the knee. The insert comprises a support structure and a support structure respectively having an articular surface and a load bearing surface. The height of the insert is less than 10 millimeters. At least one internal cavity is formed when support structures are coupled together for housing electronic circuitry, sensors, and the power source. The cavity can be sterilized through a port. A membrane is between the port and the cavity. A sterilization gas permeates the membrane for sterilizing cavity. The membrane reduces the ingress of solids and liquids to the cavity.

    Abstract translation: 至少一个实施例涉及用于测量肌肉 - 骨骼系统的参数的插入件。 插入可以是临时的或永久的。 在一个实施例中,插入件是用于膝盖的单个隔室的假体部件。 插入件包括分别具有关节表面和承载表面的支撑结构和支撑结构。 刀片的高度小于10毫米。 当支撑结构耦合在一起以容纳电子电路,传感器和电源时,形成至少一个内部空腔。 空腔可以通过端口进行灭菌。 隔膜位于端口和腔体之间。 灭菌气体渗透膜用于消毒空腔。 膜减少了固体和液体进入腔体。

    Shielded capacitor sensor system for medical applications and method
    95.
    发明授权
    Shielded capacitor sensor system for medical applications and method 有权
    用于医疗应用和方法的屏蔽电容传感器系统

    公开(公告)号:US09345492B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-24

    申请号:US14199779

    申请日:2014-03-06

    Abstract: A measurement system for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The measurement system comprises a capacitor, a signal generator, a digital counter, counter register, a digital clock, a digital timer, and a data register. The sensor of the measurement system is the capacitor. The measurement system generates a repeating signal having a measurement cycle that corresponds to the capacitance of the capacitor. The capacitor comprises more than one capacitor mechanically in series. Electrically, the capacitor comprises more than one capacitor in parallel. In one embodiment, the capacitor includes a dielectric layer comprising polyimide. A force, pressure, or load is applied to the capacitor that elastically compresses the device. The capacitor is shielded from parasitic coupling and parasitic capacitance.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测量肌肉骨骼系统参数的测量系统。 测量系统包括电容器,信号发生器,数字计数器,计数器寄存器,数字时钟,数字定时器和数据寄存器。 测量系统的传感器是电容器。 测量系统产生具有对应于电容器的电容的测量周期的重复信号。 电容器包括多个串联的电容器。 电气地,电容器包括多于一个并联的电容器。 在一个实施例中,电容器包括包含聚酰亚胺的电介质层。 力,压力或负载施加到弹性压缩装置的电容器上。 电容器屏蔽寄生耦合和寄生电容。

    Prosthetic component for monitoring joint health
    96.
    发明授权
    Prosthetic component for monitoring joint health 有权
    用于监测关节健康的假体成分

    公开(公告)号:US09345449B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-24

    申请号:US14205255

    申请日:2014-03-11

    Abstract: A prosthetic component suitable for long-term implantation is provided. The prosthetic component includes electronic circuitry and sensors to measure a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The prosthetic component comprises a first structure having at least one support surface, a second structure having at least one feature configured to couple to bone, and at least one sensor. The electronic circuitry and sensors are hermetically sealed within the prosthetic component. The prosthetic component includes at least on transmissive region. The transmissive region can be located in a region that has exposure to a region outside the joint. The transmissive region can comprise glass. One or more sensors can be used to monitor synovial fluid in proximity to the joint to determine joint health. The transmissive region can be used to support communication between the electronic circuitry and remote system.

    Abstract translation: 提供了适合于长期植入的假体部件。 假肢部件包括用于测量肌肉骨骼系统的参数的电子电路和传感器。 假体部件包括具有至少一个支撑表面的第一结构,具有被配置为耦合到骨骼的至少一个特征的第二结构以及至少一个传感器。 电子电路和传感器密封在假体部件内。 假体部件至少包括透射区域。 透射区域可以位于暴露于接头外部区域的区域中。 透射区域可以包括玻璃。 一个或多个传感器可用于监测靠近关节的滑液,以确定关节的健康状况。 透射区域可以用于支持电子电路和远程系统之间的通信。

    Muscular-skeletal joint stability detection and method therefor
    97.
    发明授权
    Muscular-skeletal joint stability detection and method therefor 有权
    肌肉骨骼关节稳定性检测及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US09271675B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-01

    申请号:US14294360

    申请日:2014-06-03

    Abstract: An orthopedic implant having a three-axis accelerometer is disclosed. The three-axis accelerometer is used to detect micro-motion in the implant. The micro-motion can be due to loosening of the implant. The implant is configured to couple to the muscular-skeletal system. In one embodiment, the implant is configured to couple to bone. An impact force is imparted to the bone or implant. The impact force can be provided via a transducer coupled to the implant. In the example, the impact force is imparted along a single axis. The three-axis accelerometer measures the impact force along each axis. Resultant peaks of the quantitative measurement and the frequencies at which they occur are measured. The peaks and frequencies of the measurements correspond to micro-motion. Typically, the frequency of interest is less than 1 KHz to determine if micro-motion is occurring.

    Abstract translation: 公开了具有三轴加速度计的整形外科植入物。 三轴加速度计用于检测植入物中的微运动。 微运动可能是因为植入物的松动。 植入物被配置成耦合到肌肉 - 骨骼系统。 在一个实施例中,植入物配置成耦合到骨。 一个冲击力被赋予骨或植入物。 冲击力可以通过耦合到植入物的换能器来提供。 在该示例中,冲击力沿着单个轴施加。 三轴加速度计测量沿着每个轴的冲击力。 测量定量测量的结果峰值及其发生频率。 测量的峰值和频率对应于微运动。 通常,感兴趣的频率小于1KHz以确定是否发生微动。

    Method and system for media presentation during operative workflow
    99.
    发明授权
    Method and system for media presentation during operative workflow 有权
    操作工作流程中媒体演示的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09189083B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-17

    申请号:US13277408

    申请日:2011-10-20

    Abstract: A portable measurement system is provided comprising a probe, two trackers, a receiver and a pod. A user interface control captures a location and position of the probe in a three-dimensional sensing space with respect to a coordinate system of the receiver from time of flight waveform analysis. The system suppresses a ringing portion of the received ultrasonic and minimizes distortion associated with ultrasonic transducer ring-down during high-resolution position tracking of the probe and the two trackers. Media is presented according to a customized use of the probe and two trackers during an operation workflow.

    Abstract translation: 提供了包括探针,两个跟踪器,接收器和荚的便携式测量系统。 用户界面控制在距离飞行时间波形分析的相对于接收器的坐标系的三维感测空间中捕获探针的位置和位置。 该系统抑制接收到的超声波的振铃部分,并且在探头和两个跟踪器的高分辨率位置跟踪期间使与超声波换能器相关联的失真最小化。 根据操作工作流程中的探头和两个跟踪器的定制使用来呈现介质。

    Spinal distraction tool for load and position measurement
    100.
    发明授权
    Spinal distraction tool for load and position measurement 有权
    用于负载和位置测量的脊柱牵引工具

    公开(公告)号:US08945133B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-03

    申请号:US13243762

    申请日:2011-09-23

    Abstract: A spine alignment system is provided to assess load forces on the vertebra in conjunction with overall spinal alignment. The system includes a spine instrument having an electronic assembly and a sensorized head. The sensorized head can be inserted between vertebra and report vertebral conditions such as force, pressure, orientation and edge loading. A GUI is therewith provided to show where the spine instrument is positioned relative to vertebral bodies as the instrument is placed in the inter-vetebral space. The system can distract vertebrae to a first height and measure the load applied by the spine region. The GUI can indicate that the load is outside a predetermined range. The spine region can be distracted to a second height where the load is measured within the predetermined load range.

    Abstract translation: 提供脊柱对准系统以评估椎骨上的负荷力与整体脊柱对准结合。 该系统包括具有电子组件和传感头的脊柱仪器。 传感头可插入椎骨和报告椎体条件如力,压力,方位和边缘负荷之间。 其中提供了GUI,以便当仪器被放置在脑间空间中时显示脊柱仪器相对于椎体位于何处。 系统可以将椎骨分散到第一高度,并测量脊柱区域施加的负荷。 GUI可以指示负载在预定范围之外。 脊柱区域可以分散到在预定负载范围内测量负载的第二高度。

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