Abstract:
A patient-matched cutting block including a surface or point contact features adapted to at least partially conform to or reference a patient specific anatomy. The cutting block having guide slots configured for guiding the movement of cutting tools relative to the patient specific anatomy or features configured to mate to and guide standard cutting guides relative to patient specific anatomy in order to form plateau and eminence resections of the patient specific anatomy.
Abstract:
Certain versions generally provide an improved tibial base member (for example, but not limited to, 10) comprising keel portions (for example, but not limited to, 14a, 14b, 14c) that allow one or both cruciate ligaments to be preserved. Other versions provide improved lateral and/or medial inserts (for example, but not limited to, 110, 210) having a mesial lip (for example, but not limited to, 118, 128) that helps relieve and/or prevent impingement between the femoral component (for example, but not limited to, 400) and the tibial eminence. Other versions provide improved femoral components (for example, but not limited to, 400) having various chamfers (for example, but not limited to, 404, 410, 470) to provide additional clearance with respect to the tibial eminence and posterior cruciate ligament without decreasing bone coverage.
Abstract:
A patient-matched cutting block including a surface or point contact features adapted to at least partially conform to or reference a patient specific anatomy. The cutting block having guide slots configured for guiding the movement of cutting tools relative to the patient specific anatomy or features configured to mate to and guide standard cutting guides relative to patient specific anatomy in order to form plateau and eminence resections of the patient specific anatomy.
Abstract:
Certain versions generally provide an improved tibial base member (for example, but not limited to, 10) comprising keel portions (for example, but not limited to, 14a, 14b, 14c) that allow one or both cruciate ligaments to be preserved. Other versions provide improved lateral and/or medial inserts (for example, but not limited to, 110, 210) having a mesial lip (for example, but not limited to, 118, 128) that helps relieve and/or prevent impingement between the femoral component (for example, but not limited to, 400) and the tibial eminence. Other versions provide improved femoral components (for example, but not limited to, 400) having various chamfers (for example, but not limited to, 404, 410, 470) to provide additional clearance with respect to the tibial eminence and posterior cruciate ligament without decreasing bone coverage.
Abstract:
A method positions a profile of a prosthetic component on the three-dimensional model of a limb. Patient-specific anatomical data of the limb is gathered. First and second anatomical landmarks are identified to determine a first spatial relationship. A third anatomical landmark is identified to determine a second spatial relationship with respect to the first spatial relationship. The profile of the prosthetic component is positioned in all but one degree of freedom. A fourth anatomical landmark is identified to position the profile of the prosthetic component in the one remaining degree of freedom.
Abstract:
A method positions a profile of a prosthetic component on the three-dimensional model of a limb. Patient-specific anatomical data of the limb is gathered. First and second anatomical landmarks are identified to determine a first spatial relationship. A third anatomical landmark is identified to determine a second spatial relationship with respect to the first spatial relationship. The profile of the prosthetic component is positioned in all but one degree of freedom. A fourth anatomical landmark is identified to position the profile of the prosthetic component in the one remaining degree of freedom.
Abstract:
Systems, devices and methods that improve the placement of orthopedic components and/or instrumentation during surgery. In one particular embodiment, the systems, devices and methods provide drill guides that remove the need for three-handed placement of implant components and reduce complications of implant and fixation member placement. Also disclosed is a sheath with a rounded tip that engages a spherical recess of a patient matched cutting block to reduce the ability of the first fixation pin to communicate unintentional moment/torque to the patient matched instrument through a new articulation between the pin and the guide. Once the first fixation pin has been placed to secure the patient matched instrument to the bone, the effect of subsequent pins is greatly diminished. Subsequent pins may or may not also be decoupled rotationally.