A61F2/4609

Systems and methods for determining a joint center of rotation during a procedure

Systems and methods are described to determine joint center of rotation during a procedure. Joint center measurements may be useful to determine other clinically relevant measurements and/or to assist with replacement surgery.

Disposable acetabular modular reamer and methods
11540844 · 2023-01-03 · ·

Described herein are examples of orthopedic reamer heads for preparing a bone to receive an implant, as well as methods of assembling reamer heads. An illustrative example of a modular reamer head can include a body and a cutting system. The body can include a generally dome shape having an outer surface extending from an apex region to a base. The outer surface can have a recess including one or more arcuate channels that extend from the apex region towards the base of the dome. The cutting system can have one or more arcuate elements having cutting elements. One or more arcuate elements can extend from first end portions in the apex region towards second end portions proximate the base. At least a portion of the one or more arcuate elements can be located in the one or more arcuate channels to extend outward beyond the outer surface.

Quantitative assessment of prosthesis press-fit fixation
11534314 · 2022-12-27 · ·

A system and method for quantitatively assessing a press fit value (and provide a mechanism to evaluate optimal quantitative values) of any implant/bone interface regardless the variables involved including bone site preparation, material properties of bone and implant, implant geometry and coefficient of friction of the implant-bone interface without requiring a visual positional assessment of a depth of insertion. The following description is presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention and is provided in the context of a patent application and its requirements.

QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF IMPLANT INSTALLATION
20220395250 · 2022-12-15 · ·

A system and method for quantitatively assessing a press fit value (and provide a mechanism to evaluate optimal quantitative values) of any implant/bone interface regardless the variables involved including bone site preparation, material properties of bone and implant, implant geometry and coefficient of friction of the implant-bone interface without requiring a visual positional assessment of a depth of insertion. The following description is presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention and is provided in the context of a patent application and its requirements.

Acetabular apparatus with dual mobility for hip revision surgery

Prostheses, acetabular apparatuses, and methods of use are disclosed. In some embodiments, an acetabular apparatus includes an acetabular cup, a pre-assembled liner and flange construct, and a dual mobility bearing (e.g., a dual articulating femoral head component and insert). In one embodiment, the pre-assembled liner and flange construct may be coupled together by a band coupled to the flanges, the band being arranged and configured to be pressed onto an outer surface of a liner. The pre-assembled liner and flange construct being arranged and configured to accept the dual mobility bearing so that it is freely rotatable relative thereto during use.

CUP ALIGNMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
20220378516 · 2022-12-01 ·

A system can include a module to measure mobility, such as pre-operative pelvic mobility, for surgical planning. The module can include one or more inertial sensors that can be positioned relative to the anatomy of a patient. Hip navigation systems can guide an acetabular cup to patient-specific target angles, based in part, on the pre-operative pelvic mobility of the patient.

Augments, systems and methods for acetabular implants

The augments, systems and methods for supporting acetabular implants described herein can include an augment (100) for supporting an acetabular shell (90) having a first portion (136) of a locking mechanism. The system can also include a shell having a second portion of a locking mechanism (96). The first portion of the locking mechanism and the second portion of the locking mechanism can be adapted to move relative to one another from an unlocked state to a locked state to fixedly couple the augment to the shell. In some examples, the augment can be contourable to match the shape of a bone.

Acetabular cup extractor
11504250 · 2022-11-22 · ·

An orthopedic instrument in the form of an acetabular cup extractor system for reliably and efficiently extracting an acetabular cup implant from an acetabulum. The system includes a handle assembly, an extractor attachable to a distal end of the handle, and a dome guide assembly having a hemi-spherical dome for engaging the extractor and a centering body extending distally from the hemi-spherical dome for engaging an acetabular implant. The extractor includes a curved, concave guide and a curved blade. The curved, concave guide is sized and shaped to substantially matingly engage with and cover a substantial portion of the hemi-spherical dome. As a result of such an arrangement, a uniform cut is achieved by the curved blade thereby resulting in a minimum of bone being extracted from the acetabulum around the acetabular cup implant during a surgical procedure.

Anisotropic Materials in Medical Devices
20230058409 · 2023-02-23 · ·

A system and method for improving upon an ability of a surgeon to repair traumatic bone injury using new materials, components, and structures. A structure may be used as an implant or a component of an external fixator for a fractured long bone with that structure having anisotropic and viscoelastic properties, such as through additive manufacturing techniques.

Multi-Size Acetabular Impactor
20230057126 · 2023-02-23 ·

An acetabular implant kit includes a first acetabular component that has an inner surface that defines a first concave profile. A second acetabular component includes an inner surface that defines a second concave profile. An instrument includes an elongated body that has a first end and a second end. A head is connected to the second end of the body and has an engagement surface. The engagement surface includes a first convex profile and a second convex profile. The first and second convex profiles are arranged along a longitudinal axis of the head and have a first radius of curvature configured to congruently engage the first concave profile of the first acetabular component. The second convex profile has a second radius of curvature configure to congruently engage the second concave profile of the second acetabular component. The first radius of curvature is different than the second radius of curvature.