A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed.

A machine tool includes: an imaging unit for capturing an image of a tool from a side of the tool; a shape extraction unit for extracting the shape of the tool from the image of the tool captured by the imaging unit; a wear detection unit for detecting the degree of wear of the tool based on the shape of the tool; and a changing unit for changing at least one of the pitch and the depth of cut according to the degree of wear.

A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed.

A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed.

A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are also disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed.

A machine tool includes: an imaging unit for capturing an image of a tool from a side of the tool; a shape extraction unit for extracting the shape of the tool from the image of the tool captured by the imaging unit; a wear detection unit for detecting the degree of wear of the tool based on the shape of the tool; and a changing unit for changing at least one of the pitch and the depth of cut according to the degree of wear.

A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed.

A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed. In some embodiments, an orthopaedic instrument assembly may include a femoral cutting block configured to receive a portion of a distal femur of a patient and a ligament balancer secured to the femoral cutting block.

A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are also disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed.

A number of orthopedic surgical instruments are also disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed.