摘要:
A surgical instrument having a locking mechanism for preventing an output shaft of the surgical instrument from rotating and a further locking mechanism for mounting a battery pack to a distal end of a housing of the surgical instrument. The surgical instrument further includes a clutch mechanism for limiting the torque of a drive shaft of the surgical instrument. The locking mechanism for preventing the output shaft from rotating includes a locking switch which mates with a locking cap disposed on the output shaft. The locking mechanism for mounting the battery pack to the housing includes a groove at the distal end of the housing and a retaining ring which engages the groove when the battery pack is mounted on the housing. The clutch mechanism includes a clutch plate that interfaces with both the output shaft and the drive shaft and prevents failure of the motor shaft.
摘要:
A surgical instrument having a locking mechanism for preventing an output shaft of the surgical instrument from rotating and a further locking mechanism for mounting a battery pack to a distal end of a housing of the surgical instrument. The surgical instrument further includes a clutch mechanism for limiting the torque of a drive shaft of the surgical instrument. The locking mechanism for preventing the output shaft from rotating includes a locking switch which mates with a locking cap disposed on the output shaft. The locking mechanism for mounting the battery pack to the housing includes a groove at the distal end of the housing and a retaining ring which engages the groove when the battery pack is mounted on the housing. The clutch mechanism includes a clutch plate that interfaces with both the output shaft and the drive shaft and prevents failure of the motor shaft.
摘要:
Embodiments of improved systems and processes for cutting bones. Embodiments of improved systems and processes for resecting a femoral bone are provided, the system comprising a guiding device adapted to be connected to the femoral bone, a cutting device having a cutting element adapted to resect bone, and a link adapted to connect to the guiding device to the cutting device, wherein the link is adapted to constrain movement of the cutting device. Embodiments of improved systems and processes for cutting knee bones during computer assisted knee surgery are provided, comprising at least one fiducial associated with the guiding device and a tracking functionality capable of tracking a position and orientation of the at least one fiducial.
摘要:
Devices and processes for use in computer aided or computer navigated surgery include one or more fault interfaces interposed between an indicium and an item to be used during surgery such as a body part, tool, implant, trial or other structure or component. After the indicia have been registered into the system and surgery begun, it is sometimes the case that indicia can be inadvertently moved or dislodged in position and/or orientation relative to the body part. Fault interfaces according to various embodiments are designed to fail first, so that the indicia can be repositioned relative to the item without the need to reregister the indicia into the system relative to the item. The fault interfaces preferably include structure that allows the indicium to be repositioned relative to the item so that it does not need to be reregistered into the system. Frame attachments which can by easily manufactured at relatively low cost, are disposable, and which are manufactured for single use are disclosed.
摘要:
Methods and systems for providing an image guided navigated precision reamer are set forth. According to one embodiment, a method comprising providing a reamer device, the reamer device comprising a reamer shaft adapted to provide a locking capability for receiving a reamer component and capable of being rotated in use, an intermediate sleeve adapted to receive the reamer shaft substantially coaxially, and an outer sleeve adapted to receive the intermediate sleeve, wherein the reamer shaft is adapted to rotate relative to the outer sleeve without translation relative to the outer sleeve, and the sleeve is adapted to function as a handle during reaming; providing a sensor apparatus for sensing position and orientation of a plurality of location indicia; providing a first set of location indicia coupled to an anatomical reference; providing a second set of location indicia coupled to the reamer device; providing a prosthetic implant; referencing information obtained from the first and second set of location indicia; reaming a cavity of an osteological anatomical structure in preparation for receiving the prosthetic implant based at least in part on the referenced information; and placing the prosthetic implant into the cavity is set forth.
摘要:
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for automatic software flow using instrument detection during a computer-aided surgery. At least system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes a computer-aided surgical navigational system with a display screen and at least one sensor. The system can include a processor capable of detecting a plurality of arrays, wherein each array is associated with a respective surgical instrument. The processor is further capable of determining a respective surgical procedure associated with the respective surgical instrument, based at least in part on detecting at least one array using the sensor. In addition, the processor is capable of outputting via the screen at least one user interface associated with the respective surgical procedure associated with the respective surgical instrument.
摘要:
Systems, methods and processes for computer-assisted soft tissue balancing, including ligament balancing, determining surgical cuts, and positioning or placement of the components of the prosthetic knee during TKR. The improved methods, systems and processes resolve several problems related to the prosthetic knee component positioning and soft-tissue balancing during computer-assisted TKR. The improved methods, systems and processes are flexible and versatile, provide reliable recommendations to the surgeon, and improve restoration of the knee function and patient recovery.
摘要:
A probe for data input for a computer-assisted surgical system, comprising a body; one or more movable fiducials operably associated with the probe; and one or more stationary fiducials operably associated with the probe; wherein the movement of the one or more movable fiducials relative to the one or more of the stationary fiducials triggers data input on a position or an orientation of the probe, or both. The probe is particularly suitable for minimally invasive surgery. Also provided is a method of using the probe to input data during computer-assisted surgery.