Orthopedic implant system including a transmission mechanism and method for transmitting a plan - Patents.com

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to planning systems, assemblies, and methods. The planning systems, assemblies, and methods disclosed herein may be utilized to plan and perform orthopaedic surgical procedures to restore function to a joint, and may include one or more transfer members (54) for positioning an implant relative to a patient's anatomy.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This disclosure claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 63 / 180,239, filed April 27, 2021. [Background technology]

[0002] The present disclosure relates to orthopedic surgical procedures, and more particularly to systems and methods for planning and performing the repair of bone defects and restoration of joint function, including positioning implants at surgical sites based on a surgical plan.

[0003] Many bones in the human musculoskeletal system contain articular surfaces. Articular surfaces articulate against other bones and facilitate different types and degrees of joint movement. Articular surfaces can wear down or suffer bone loss over time due to repeated use or wear, or can fracture as a result of traumatic impact. These types of bone defects can cause joint instability and pain.

[0004] Bone defects can occur along the articular surface. Some techniques utilize bone grafts and / or implants to repair defects adjacent to the articular surface. The surgeon may utilize guide pins to position the implants. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present disclosure relates to planning systems, assemblies, and methods.

[0006] The planning systems, assemblies, and methods disclosed herein can be utilized to plan and perform orthopedic surgical procedures to restore joint function. Implants can be positioned utilizing one or more transmission members associated with the surgical plan.

[0007] A transmission guide for an orthopedic surgical procedure according to exemplary aspects of the present disclosure may include, inter alia, a guide body that may be configured to be coupled to an implant and one or more transmission members that may extend from the guide body. The one or more transmission members may be configured to contact tissue.

[0008] An orthopedic implant according to exemplary aspects of the present disclosure may include, among other things, a base plate and an extension portion that may extend outwardly from the base plate. The extension portion may be sized to contact bone. The implant may include one or more transmission members that may extend from the extension portion. The one or more transmission members may be configured to contact bone. Each of the one or more transmission members may be coupled to the extension portion at a respective frangible connection.

[0009] An assembly for an orthopaedic surgical procedure according to exemplary aspects of the present disclosure may include, among other things, an implant that may be configured to abut a bone and a transmission guide. The transmission guide may include a guide body that may be configured to be coupled to the implant and one or more transmission members that may extend from the guide body. The one or more transmission members may be configured to contact the bone.

[0010] A method of installing an orthopedic implant according to exemplary aspects of the present disclosure may include, inter alia, positioning one or more transmission members to contact bone. The one or more transmission members may be coupled to the implant. The method may include positioning the implant relative to the bone based on the positioning of the one or more transmission members.

[0011] The various features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description. The drawings that accompany the detailed description can be briefly described as follows. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary planning system. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 illustrates aspects of the example planning system of FIG. 1. [Figure 3A] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary user interface of the planning system of FIG. 2. [Figure 3B] FIG. 3 illustrates another exemplary user interface of the planning system of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 1A-1C illustrate an exemplary orthopedic assembly including an implant, a transmission guide, and a transmission member. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the transmission guide of FIG. 4. [Figure 5A] 6 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the transmission guide of FIG. 5. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a portion of the transmission guide of FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 6 is an axial view of the transmission guide of FIG. 5. [Figure 8] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the assembly of FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a portion of the assembly of FIG. 4. [Figure 10] FIG. 5 is an axial view of the assembly of FIG. 4 positioned at a surgical site. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a side view of the assembly of FIG. 10. [Figure 12] FIG. 11 is another side view of the assembly of FIG. 10. [Figure 13A] 5 illustrates the assembly of FIG. 4 including the implant, transmission member, and transmission guide positioned relative to the surgical site. [Figure 13B] FIG. 11 illustrates a positioning object positioned at a surgical site utilizing the transmission guide of FIG. 10. [Figure 13C] 13C shows the positioning object with the transmission guide of FIG. 13B removed from the surgical site. [Figure 13D] FIG. 13B shows a fastener positioned relative to the implant of FIG. 13A. [Figure 13E] FIG. 13E shows the implant secured with the fastener of FIG. 13D. [Figure 13F] FIG. 13F shows the positioning object of FIG. 13E removed from the implant. [Figure 14]1 illustrates an exemplary method for planning and performing an orthopedic surgical procedure. [Figure 15] 10A-10C illustrate another exemplary orthopedic assembly including an implant, a transmission guide, and a transmission member, and incorporating a coupling member. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is an exploded view of the assembly of FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the transfer guide of the assembly of FIG. 15. [Figure 18] FIG. 16 is another perspective view of the transfer guide of the assembly of FIG. 15. [Figure 19] FIG. 16 is an axial view of the assembly of FIG. 15 positioned at a surgical site. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a side view of the assembly of FIG. 19. [Figure 21A] 16 illustrates the assembly of FIG. 15 including the transmission guide, coupling member, and implant positioned relative to the surgical site. [Figure 21B] FIG. 21B illustrates a positioning object positioned at a surgical site utilizing the coupling member of FIG. 21A. [Figure 21C] FIG. 21C shows the coupling member and transfer guide of FIG. 21B removed from the surgical site. [Figure 21D] FIG. 21D shows a fastener positioned relative to the implant of FIG. 21C. [Figure 21E] FIG. 21E shows the implant secured with the fastener of FIG. 21D. [Figure 21F] FIG. 21F shows the positioning object of FIG. 21E removed from the implant. [Figure 22] 10A-10C illustrate another exemplary orthopedic assembly including an implant, a transmission guide, and a transmission member that may have a patient-specific configuration and may incorporate a coupling member. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is an exploded view of the assembly of FIG. 22. [Figure 24] FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the transmission guide of FIG. 22. [Figure 25] 23 is another perspective view of the transfer guide of FIG. 22. [Figure 26]23 is a perspective view of the transfer guide of FIG. 22 positioned against tissue. [Figure 27A] 23 illustrates the assembly of FIG. 22 including the transmission guide, coupling member, and implant positioned relative to the surgical site. [Figure 27B] FIG. 27B is an axial view of the assembly of FIG. 27A. [Figure 27C] 27B illustrates a positioning object positioned at a surgical site utilizing the coupling member of FIG. 27A. [Figure 27D] FIG. 27D shows the coupling member and transfer guide of FIG. 27C removed from the surgical site. [Figure 27E] FIG. 27E shows a fastener positioned relative to the implant of FIG. 27D. [Figure 27F] FIG. 21F shows the implant secured with the fastener of FIG. 21E. [Figure 27G] FIG. 27F shows the positioning object of FIG. 27F removed from the implant. [Figure 28] 10A-10C illustrate another exemplary orthopedic assembly that is positioned at a surgical site and includes an implant, a transmission guide, and a transmission member that may have a patient-specific configuration and incorporate a coupling member. [Figure 29] FIG. 29 is a side view of the implant of FIG. 28. [Figure 30] FIG. 29 is an axial view of the implant of FIG. 28. [Figure 31] 10A-10C illustrate another exemplary orthopedic assembly that is positioned at a surgical site and includes an implant, a transmission guide, and a transmission member that may incorporate a coupling member. [Figure 32] FIG. 32 is a perspective view of the transmission guide of FIG. 31. [Figure 33A] 29 illustrates the assembly of FIG. 28 including the transmission guide, coupling member, and implant positioned relative to the surgical site. [Figure 33B] FIG. 33B illustrates a positioning object positioned at a surgical site utilizing the coupling member of FIG. 33A. [Figure 33C]FIG. 33C shows the coupling member and transfer guide of FIG. 33B removed from the surgical site. [Figure 33D] FIG. 33D shows the implant of FIG. 33C secured with fasteners. [Figure 34] 10A-10C illustrate another exemplary orthopedic assembly including a transfer guide that may establish a snap-fit connection. [Figure 35] FIG. 35 is a perspective view of the transmission guide of FIG. 34. [Figure 36] FIG. 35 is a perspective view of the assembly of FIG. 34 at a surgical site. [Figure 37] FIG. 37 is an axial view of the assembly of FIG. 36. [Figure 38A] FIG. 35 illustrates the assembly of FIG. 34 including the transmission guide, positioning member, and implant positioned relative to the surgical site. [Figure 38B] 38B illustrates a fastener and positioning object positioned at a surgical site utilizing the positioning member of FIG. 38A. [Figure 38C] FIG. 38C shows the implant secured with the fasteners of FIG. 38B and the positioning members removed from the surgical site. [Figure 38D] 38D is a cross-sectional view of the assembly, positioning object, and fastener of FIG. 38C and the positioning member of FIG. 38B. [Figure 38E] FIG. 38E shows the transmission guide of FIG. 38D removed from the implant. [Figure 39] FIG. 39 illustrates another exemplary orthopedic assembly including an implant and a transmission member that may be coupled to the implant by one or more frangible connections.

[0013] [Figure 40] FIG. 40 is an axial view of the assembly of FIG. 39. [Figure 41] FIG. 40 is a side view of the assembly of FIG. 39. [Figure 42] FIG. 40 is a perspective view of a portion of the assembly of FIG. 39. [Figure 43] FIG. [Figure 44]FIG. 44 is a perspective view of the transmission member of FIG. 43. [Figure 45] FIG. 40 shows the separation of the fragile connection of FIG. 39. [Figure 46] FIG. 46 is another view of one of the separated frangible connections of FIG. 45. [Figure 47A] FIG. 40 is a perspective view of the assembly of FIG. 39 including the implant and transmission member positioned relative to the surgical site. [Figure 47B] FIG. 47B is an axial view of the assembly of FIG. 47A. [Figure 47C] FIG. 47B is another perspective view of the assembly of FIG. 47A. [Figure 47D] FIG. 47B shows a positioning object and fasteners placed on the assembly of FIG. 47A. [Figure 47E] FIG. 47D shows the implant secured with the fastener of FIG. 47D and an instrument positioned relative to one of the transmission members. [Figure 47F] FIG. 47D shows the transmission member of FIG. 47E separated from the implant using an instrument. [Figure 48] 1A-1D illustrate an exemplary method of forming an orthopedic implant assembly. [Figure 49] FIG. 1 illustrates a printing assembly positioned relative to a substrate. [Figure 50] FIG. 1 illustrates a portion of an orthopedic assembly formed by a printing assembly. [Figure 51] FIG. 1 is a side view of an orthopedic assembly formed by a printing assembly. [Figure 52] FIG. 52 is another side view of the orthopedic assembly of FIG. 51. [Figure 53] FIG. 53 is a cross-sectional view of the assembly of FIG. 52. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Like reference numbers and designations in the various drawings indicate like elements.

[0015] The present disclosure relates to the planning and performance of surgical procedures, including the positioning of implants relative to a patient's anatomy. The planning systems, assemblies, and methods disclosed herein can be utilized to plan and perform orthopedic surgical procedures to restore joint function. The implants may be positioned using one or more transmission members.

[0016] The transmission member may be associated with a predetermined surgical plan. One or more parameters of the surgical plan may be transmitted to or by the transmission member for implementing the predetermined position of each implant. The surgical plan may be tailored to an individual patient, which may improve healing. The transmission member may be coupled directly to the implant or incorporated into a transmission guide or device, which may improve the accuracy of positioning the implant according to the surgical plan. The disclosed technology may reduce complexity in implementing the surgical plan, including reduced packaging and instrumentation. The transmission member may be single-use and / or reusable, which may provide the surgeon flexibility in implementing the surgical plan.

[0017] A transmission guide for an orthopedic surgical procedure according to exemplary aspects of the present disclosure may include a guide body that may be configured to be coupled to an implant and one or more transmission members that may extend from the guide body. The one or more transmission members may be configured to contact tissue.

[0018] In further implementations, the guide body can include a passageway dimensioned to at least partially receive a guide pin insertable into bone.

[0019] In further implementations, one or more transmission members can be positioned relative to the guide body based on a predetermined surgical plan.

[0020] In further implementations, one or more transmission members may be movable relative to the guide body.

[0021] In further implementations, the one or more transmission members may include a plurality of transmission members distributed circumferentially around the outer periphery of the guide body.

[0022] In further implementations, each of the transmission members can include a first portion extending radially outward from the guide body and a second portion extending axially from the first portion, the second portion being configured to contact tissue.

[0023] In further implementations, each of the transmission members can include a third portion extending from the first portion, which can be translatable along a respective slot established in the periphery of the guide body to set the position of the distal end portion relative to the guide body.

[0024] In further implementations, the first portion and the second portion can establish a substantially L-shape.

[0025] In further implementations, one or more transmission members may be integrally formed with the guide body.

[0026] An orthopedic implant according to exemplary aspects of the present disclosure may include a base plate and an extension portion that may extend outwardly from the base plate. The extension portion may be sized to contact bone. The implant may include one or more transmission members that may extend from the extension portion. The one or more transmission members may be configured to contact bone. Each of the one or more transmission members may be coupled to the extension portion at a respective frangible connection.

[0027] In further implementations, one or more transmission members may be sized based on a predetermined surgical plan.

[0028] In further implementations, one or more transmission members can be integrally formed with the extension portion.

[0029] In further implementations, extensions can be formed along the base plate.

[0030] In further implementations, the frangible connection can be configured to separate in response to a predetermined amount of torque at the interface.

[0031] In a further implementation, the frangible connection may be configured to separate in response to a predetermined amount of torque in a first rotational direction relative to a shaft extending through the interface, but not separate in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction.

[0032] In further implementations, the one or more transmission members can include multiple transmission members distributed circumferentially around the periphery of the extension portion.

[0033] In further implementations, each of the transmission members can include a first portion extending radially outward from the outer periphery of the extension and a second portion extending axially from the first portion. The distal portion can be configured to contact tissue.

[0034] In a further implementation, the frangible connection can be configured to separate in response to a predetermined amount of torque in a first rotational direction relative to an axis extending through the second portion, but not separate in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction.

[0035] In further implementations, the base plate can include a central aperture and a plurality of peripheral apertures distributed circumferentially about the central aperture, each of which can be aligned with a respective passageway through the extension, and each of which can be sized to receive a respective fastener partially receivable within the bone through the respective passageway.

[0036] In a further implementation, the central opening can be sized to receive a guide pin that can be inserted into the bone to set the position of the implant.

[0037] An assembly for an orthopaedic surgical procedure according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure may include an implant configured to abut a bone and a transmission guide. The transmission guide may include a guide body configured to be coupled to the implant and one or more transmission members extending from the guide body. The one or more transmission members may be configured to contact the bone.

[0038] In further implementations, the guide body can include a passageway dimensioned to at least partially receive a guide pin insertable into bone to set the position of the implant.

[0039] In further implementations, one or more transmission members can be positioned relative to the guide body based on a predetermined surgical plan.

[0040] In further implementations, the implant can include a base plate and an extension that can extend from the base plate relative to the shaft. The extension can be sized to contact bone.

[0041] In further implementations, one or more transmission members can be dimensioned to be at least partially axially aligned with the extension relative to the shaft.

[0042] In further implementations, the extension can include an extension body extending between a first surface and a second surface, the first surface can extend along the base plate, and the second surface can be sized to substantially follow the contour of the bone.

[0043] In further implementations, the guide body can include first threads that can mate with second threads along the base plate to mechanically attach the transfer guide to the implant.

[0044] In further implementations, the base plate may include a central opening and a plurality of peripheral openings distributed circumferentially about the central opening. Each of the peripheral openings may be sized to receive a respective fastener to secure the implant to bone. The transfer guide may include an alignment member. The alignment member may be sized to be insertable into the openings along the base plate to limit relative rotation between the transfer guide and the implant.

[0045] In further implementations, the guide body can include a passageway configured to be aligned with the central opening in the mounting position, and the passageway can be dimensioned to at least partially receive a guide pin insertable through the central opening and into the bone to set the position of the implant.

[0046] In further implementations, one or more transmission members may be movable between a first position and a second position.

[0047] In further implementations, each of the one or more transmission members can include a first portion extending radially outward from the guide body and a second portion extending axially from the first portion, wherein the second portion can be configured to abut tissue adjacent to the implant.

[0048] In further implementations, the implant may include a base plate and an extension that may extend from the base plate relative to the shaft. The extension may be dimensioned to contact bone. The base plate may include a central opening and a plurality of peripheral openings distributed circumferentially around the central opening. Each of the peripheral openings may be dimensioned to receive a respective fastener to secure the implant to bone. The guide body may include a coupling mechanism at least partially receivable within the central opening to secure the transfer guide to the implant. The transfer guide may include an alignment member that may be dimensioned to be insertable within the opening in the base plate to limit relative rotation between the transfer guide and the implant.

[0049] In further implementations, the coupling mechanism can include a first thread that can mate with a second thread along the central opening to mechanically attach the transfer guide to the implant.

[0050] In further implementations, one or more transmission members may be integrally formed with the guide body.

[0051] In further implementations, the guide body can include a passageway dimensioned to receive a coupling member. The coupling member can be insertable into the passageway and central opening to mechanically attach the transfer guide to the implant.

[0052] In further implementations, the coupling member can include a passageway that can be sized to receive a guide pin that can be inserted through the central opening into the bone to set the position of the implant.

[0053] In further implementations, the implant can include a base plate and an extension that can extend outwardly from the base plate. The extension can be sized to contact the bone. The transmission guide can include an abutment member that can extend outwardly from the guide body. The abutment member can be sized to at least partially follow the periphery of the base plate.

[0054] In further implementations, each of the one or more transmission members can extend from the guide body to a distal end portion. The one or more transmission members can include a first transmission member and a second transmission member. The distal end portion of the first transmission member can have a geometry that can differ from the geometry of the distal end portion of the second transmission member.

[0055] In a further implementation, each end portion can be sized relative to a predetermined surface contour of the bone.

[0056] In further implementations, the one or more transmission members can include a transmission body and a transmission arm that can interconnect the guide body and the transmission body. The transmission body can include a contact surface that can be sized for a predetermined surface contour of the bone.

[0057] In further implementations, the implant can include a base plate and an extension that can extend outward from the base plate. The extension can be sized to contact the bone. The guide body can be sized to follow the periphery of the base plate.

[0058] In further implementations, one or more transmission members may be integrally formed with the guide body.

[0059] In further implementations, the transfer guide may include a plurality of fastening members that may be dimensioned to interlock with a circumferential rim of the base plate to establish a snap-fit connection.

[0060] In further implementations, the base plate can include a central aperture and a plurality of peripheral apertures distributed circumferentially about the central aperture. Each of the peripheral apertures can be dimensioned to receive a respective fastener for securing the implant to bone. The transfer guide can include one or more alignment members that can extend inwardly from the guide body. Each of the one or more alignment members can be dimensioned to be insertable into a respective one of the peripheral apertures to limit relative rotation between the transfer guide and the implant.

[0061] In further implementations, the central opening may be sized to receive a coupling member, which may include a passageway, which may be sized to receive a guide pin insertable through the central opening and into the bone to set the position of the implant.

[0062] In further implementations, the coupling member can be spaced apart from the transmission member at the attachment location.

[0063] In further implementations, the guide body can be dimensioned to surround and at least partially receive the periphery of the base plate.

[0064] A method of installing an orthopedic implant according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure can include positioning one or more transmission members to contact bone. The one or more transmission members can be coupled to the implant. The method can include positioning the implant relative to the bone based on the positioning of the one or more transmission members.

[0065] In further implementations, the implant can include a base plate and an extension that can extend outward from the base plate. Positioning the implant can occur such that a surface of the extension can contact the bone.

[0066] In further implementations, the surface of the extension can be sized to substantially follow the surface contour of the bone based on a predetermined surgical plan.

[0067] In a further implementation, the base plate can include a central opening and a plurality of peripheral openings distributed circumferentially around the central opening. Each of the peripheral openings can be aligned with a respective passageway through the extension. The method can include positioning a respective fastener within each respective peripheral opening and thereafter into the bone to secure the implant.

[0068] In a further implementation, the method may include inserting one or more alignment members into respective ones of the peripheral openings to limit relative rotation between the one or more transmission members and the base plate.

[0069] In further implementations, the method can include establishing a surgical plan. The surgical plan can be based on a surface contour of the bone. The surgical plan can include at least one dimension that can be associated with one or more transmission members relative to the surface contour.

[0070] In further implementations, each of the one or more transmission members can include a respective contact surface, and the method can include configuring the contact surface to substantially follow a surface contour of the bone based on a surgical plan.

[0071] In further implementations, the method can include coupling a transmission guide to the implant. The transmission guide can include a guide body that can couple with the implant. One or more transmission members can extend from the guide body.

[0072] In further implementations, the method may include positioning one or more transmission members and may include moving the one or more transmission members between a first position and a second position relative to the guide body based at least on the dimensions.

[0073] In further implementations, the guide body can include a passageway. The method can include positioning a guide pin through the passageway in the guide body, then through the implant, and then into the bone.

[0074] In further implementations, the method can include, after establishing the surgical plan, integrally forming one or more transmission members with the guide body based on at least one dimension.

[0075] In further implementations, the transfer guide can include a plurality of fixation members, and coupling the transfer guide to the implant can include positioning the plurality of fixation members relative to the implant to establish a snap-fit connection.

[0076] In further implementations, the method can include integrally forming one or more transmission members with the implant.

[0077] In further implementations, each of the one or more transmission members can be coupled to the implant at a respective frangible connection, and the method can include separating the frangible connection in response to a predetermined amount of force applied to the respective transmission member.

[0078] In a further implementation, the bone may be a portion of a glenoid cavity.

[0079] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary planning system 20 that can be utilized to plan a surgical procedure. The system 20 can be used to plan orthopedic surgical procedures, including preoperative, intraoperative, and / or postoperative, to create, edit, execute, and / or review surgical plans. The system 20 can be utilized for various orthopedic and other surgical procedures, such as arthroplasty procedures to repair joints. The system 20 can be utilized, for example, for the placement of implants, such as those incorporated into shoulder prostheses. While the planning systems and methods disclosed herein primarily refer to the repair of the glenoid or humerus during anatomic or reverse shoulder reconstruction, it should be understood that the planning system 20 can be utilized for other surgical procedures, including repairs elsewhere on a patient, as well as repairs of other bones and joints, such as the wrist, hand, hip, knee, or ankle, and repairs of fractures and other deformities.

[0080] System 20 may include a host computer 21 and one or more client computers 22. Host computer 21 may be configured to execute one or more software programs. In some implementations, host computer 21 may be two or more computers configured together to process software instructions serially or in parallel.

[0081] Host computer 21 may communicate with one or more networks, such as network 23, which may be comprised of one or more computing devices. Network 23 may be, for example, a private local area network (LAN), a private wide area network (WAN), the Internet, or a mesh network.

[0082] The host computer 21 and each client computer 22 may include one or more of a computer processor, memory, storage means, network devices, and input and / or output devices and / or interfaces. Input devices may include a keyboard, mouse, etc. Output devices may include a monitor, speakers, printer, etc. Memory may include, for example, UVPROM, EEPROM, FLASH, RAM, ROM, DVD, CD, hard drive, or other computer-readable medium capable of storing data and / or other information related to the planning and implementation techniques disclosed herein. The host computer 21 and each client computer 22 may be a desktop computer, laptop computer, smartphone, tablet, or any other computing device. Interfaces may facilitate communication with other systems and / or components of the network 23.

[0083] Each client computer 22 may be configured to communicate with the host computer 21 directly via a client interface 24 or via a network 23. In another implementation, the client computers 22 are configured to communicate with each other directly via a peer-to-peer interface 25.

[0084] System 20 may include or be coupled to one or more imaging devices 26. Each client computer 22, for example, may be coupled to one or more imaging devices 26. Each imaging device 26 may be configured to capture or acquire one or more images 30 of a patient's anatomy present within a scan field (e.g., window) of the imaging device 26. The imaging devices 26 may be configured to capture or acquire two-dimensional (2D) and / or three-dimensional (3D) grayscale and / or color images 30. Various imaging devices 26 may be utilized, such as an X-ray device, a computed tomography (CT) device, or a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device, to acquire one or more images of the patient.

[0085] The client computers 22 may be configured to execute one or more software programs, such as various surgical instruments. Each client computer 22 may be operable to access and execute the planning environment 27 locally and / or remotely. The planning environment 27 may be a standalone software package or may be integrated into another surgical instrument. The planning environment 27 may be configured to communicate with the host computer 21 either via the network 23 or directly via the client interface 24.

[0086] The planning environment 27 may be configured to interact with one or more of the imaging devices 26 to capture or obtain images 30 of the patient's anatomy. The planning environment 27 may provide for display or visualization of one or more images 30, bone models 31, implant models 32, and / or transmission models 48 via one or more graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Each image 30, bone model 31, implant model 32, transmission model 48, and other data and information may be stored in one or more files or records according to a specified data structure.

[0087] System 20 may include at least one storage system 28, which may be operable to store or otherwise provide data to other computing devices. Storage system 28 may be, for example, a storage area network device (SAN) configured to communicate with host computer 21 and / or client computer 22 via network 23. In implementations, storage system 28 may be incorporated within host computer 21 and / or client computer 22 or may be directly coupled to host computer 21 and / or client computer 22. Storage system 28 may be configured to store one or more of computer software instructions, data, database files, configuration information, etc.

[0088] In some implementations, system 20 may be a client-server architecture configured to execute computer software on host computer 21, which may be accessible by client computer 22 using either a thin client application or a web browser running on client computer 22. Host computer 21 may load computer software instructions into memory from local storage or from storage system 28 and may execute the computer software using one or more computer processors.

[0089] The system 20 may include one or more databases 29. The databases 29 may be stored in a central location, such as the storage system 28. In another implementation, the one or more databases 29 may be stored on the host computer 21 and / or may be distributed databases provided by one or more of the client computers 22. Each database 29 may be a relational database configured to associate one or more images 30, bone models 31, implant models 32, and / or transfer models 48 with each other and / or with surgical plans 33. Each surgical plan 33 may be associated with a respective patient anatomy. Each image 30, bone model 31, implant model 32, transfer model 48, and surgical plan 33 may be assigned a unique identifier or database entry. The database 29 may be configured to store data and other information corresponding to the images 30, bone models 31, implant models 32, transfer models 48, and surgical plans 33 in one or more database records or entries, and / or may be configured to link or otherwise associate one or more files corresponding to each respective image 30, bone model 31, implant model 32, transfer model 48, and surgical plan 33. The images 30, bone models 31, implant models 32, transfer models 48, and associated surgical plans 33 stored in the database 29 may correspond to respective patient anatomies from previous surgical cases and may be categorized into one or more predetermined categories, such as gender, age, race, defect category, procedure type, attending surgeon, facility or organization, etc.

[0090] Each image 30 and bone model 31 may include data and other information obtained from one or more medical devices or instruments, such as the imaging device 26. The bone model 31 may include coordinate information related to the patient's anatomy obtained or derived from the images 30 captured by the imaging device 26 or otherwise acquired. Each implant model 32, transfer model 48 may include coordinate information associated with a design established or modified by a given design or planning environment 27. The planning environment 27 may incorporate and / or interface with one or more modeling packages, such as a computer-aided design (CAD) package, to render the models 31, 32, 48 as two-dimensional (2D) and / or three-dimensional (3D) volumes or constructs onto which one or more of the images 30 within the display screen of the GUI may be overlaid.

[0091] The implant models 32 may correspond to implants and components of various shapes and sizes. Each implant may include one or more components that can be placed at a surgical site, including screws, anchors, and / or grafts. Each implant model 32 may correspond to a single component or may include two or more components that can be configured to establish an assembly. Each implant and associated components may be formed from a variety of materials, including metallic and / or non-metallic materials. Each bone model 31, implant model 32, and transfer model 48 may correspond to 2D and / or 3D shapes and may be utilized to generate wireframe, mesh, and / or solid constructs within a display.

[0092] Each surgical plan 33 may be associated with one or more of the images 30, bone models 31, implant models 32, and / or transfer models 48. The surgical plan 33 may include various parameters associated with the images 30, bone models 31, implant models 32, and / or transfer models 48. For example, the surgical plan 33 may include parameters related to bone density and bone quality associated with the patient's anatomical structures captured in the images 30. The surgical plan 33 may include parameters including spatial information related to the relative positioning and coordinate information of the selected bone models 30, implant models 32, and / or transfer models 48.

[0093] The surgical plan 33 may include information related to one or more modifications of the bone model 31 and the position of the implant model 32 and / or the transfer model 48 relative to the original and / or modified bone model 31. The surgical plan 33 may include coordinate information related to the modified bone model 31 and the relative position of the implant model 32 and / or the transfer model 48 in a predetermined data structure. The planning environment 27 may be configured to make one or more modifications to the transfer model 48 automatically or in response to user interaction with a user interface. Modifications to each bone model 31, implant model 32, transfer model 48, and / or surgical plan 33 may be stored in the database 29 automatically and / or in response to user interaction with the system 20.

[0094] One or more surgeons and other users may be provided with the planning environment 27 via the client computers 22 and may simultaneously access the images 30, bone models 31, implant models 32, transfer models 48, and surgical plans 33 stored in the database 29. Each user may interact with the planning environment 27 to create, view, and / or modify various aspects of the surgical plan 33. Each client computer 22 may be configured to store local instances of the images 30, bone models 31, implant models 32, transfer models 48, and / or surgical plans 33, which may be synchronized with the database 29 in real time or periodically. The planning environment 27 may be a standalone software package executing on the client computer 22 or may be provided as one or more services executing on the host computer 21, for example.

[0095] With continuing reference to FIGURE 1, and with reference to FIGURE 2, system 20 may include a computing device 34 including at least one processor 35 coupled to memory 36. Computing device 34 may include any of the computing devices disclosed herein, including host computer 21 and / or client computer 22. Processor 35 may be configured to execute planning environment 27 for creating, editing, executing, and / or reviewing one or more surgical plans 33 and any associated bone models 31, implant models 32, and transfer models 48 during pre-operative, intra-operative, and / or post-operative phases of a surgical procedure.

[0096] Planning environment 27 may include at least a data module 37, a display module 38, a spatial module 39, and a comparison module 40. Although four modules are shown, it should be understood that fewer than three or more than four modules may be utilized and / or one or more of the modules may be combined to provide the disclosed functionality.

[0097] The data module 37 may be configured to access, retrieve, and / or store data and other information corresponding to one or more images 30 of the patient's anatomy, bone model 31, implant model 32, transfer model 48, and / or surgical plan 33 in a database 29. The data and other information may be stored in one or more databases 29 as one or more records or entries 41. In some implementations, the data and other information may be stored in one or more files accessible by referencing one or more objects or memory locations referenced by the records 41.

[0098] The memory 36 may be configured to access, load, edit, and / or store instances of one or more images 30, bone models 31, implant models 32, transmission models 48, and / or surgical plans 33 in response to one or more commands from the data module 37. The data module 37 may be configured to cause the memory 36 to store local instances of the images 30, bone models 31, implant models 32, transmission models 48, and / or surgical plans 33, which may be synchronized with records 41 in the database 29.

[0099] Data module 37 may be configured to receive data and other information corresponding to at least one or more images 30 of the patient's anatomy from various sources, such as imager 26. Data module 37 may be configured to instruct imager 26 to capture or acquire images 30 automatically or in response to user interaction.

[0100] The display module 38 may be configured to display data and other information related to the one or more surgical plans 33 in at least one graphical user interface (GUI) 43, including one or more of the images 30, bone models 31, implant models 32, and / or transfer models 48. The computing device 34 may incorporate or be coupled to the display device 42. The display module 38 may be configured to cause the display device 42 to display information in the user interface 43. A surgeon or other user may interact with the user interface 43 via the planning environment 27 to view one or more images 30 of the patient's anatomy 46 and / or any associated bone models 31, implant models 32, and transfer models 48. A surgeon or other user may interact with the user interface 43 via the planning environment 27 to create, edit, execute, and / or review one or more surgical plans 33.

[0101] 3A and 3B, with continuing reference to FIGURE 2, the user interface 43 may include one or more viewing windows 44 and one or more objects 45. The viewing windows 44 may include first, second, and third viewing windows 44-1, 44-2, and 44-3 as shown in FIGURE 3A, and may include fourth and fifth viewing windows 44-4 and 44-5 as shown in FIGURE 3B. While five viewing windows 44 are shown, it should be understood that fewer than four or more than six viewing windows 44 may be utilized in accordance with the teachings disclosed herein.

[0102] A surgeon or user may interact with the user interface 43, including the objects 45 and / or display windows 44, to retrieve, display, edit, store, etc., various aspects of the surgical plan 33, such as the selected image 30, bone model 31, implant model 32, and / or transmission model 48. The objects 45 may include images such as menus, tabs, and buttons accessible through user interaction, such as tabs 45T, buttons 45B, drop-down lists 45L, and directional indicators 45D. The objects 45 may be organized into one or more menu items 45M associated with each display window 44. Geometric objects containing the selected image 30, bone model 31, implant model 32, transmission model 48, and / or other information regarding the surgical plan 33 may be displayed in one or more of the display windows 44, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B. Each transmission model 48 may include one or more transmission members 54, which may be associated with a transmission guide 56, as shown in windows 44-4, 44-5.

[0103] The surgeon may interact with the object 45 to specify various aspects of the surgical plan 33. For example, the surgeon may select one of the tabs 45T to display or specify an aspect of the surgical plan 33 for one portion of the joint, such as the glenoid (see, e.g., FIG. 3B), and may select another of the tabs 45T to display or specify an aspect of the surgical plan 33 for another portion of the joint, such as the humerus (see, e.g., FIG. 3A).

[0104] The surgeon may interact with menu items 45M to select and specify various aspects of bone model 31, implant model 32, and / or transfer model 48 from database 29. For example, display module 38 may be configured to display one or more bone models 31 along with respective images 30 of patient anatomy 46 and implant model 32 selected in response to user interaction with user interface 43, as shown in FIG. 3A . The user may interact with drop-down lists 45L associated with first display window 44-1 to specify implant type, resection angle, and implant size. The resection angle menu item may be associated with resection plane R1 (shown by a dashed line in window 44-1 for illustrative purposes).

[0105] The user may interact with button 45B to change (e.g., increase or decrease) the resection angle. The user may interact with button 45B adjacent to the selected implant model 32 to change (e.g., increase or decrease) the size of a component of the selected implant model 32. Button 45B may be overlaid on or located adjacent to the display window 44. The user may interact with direction indicator 45D to move a portion of the selected implant model 32 in different directions (e.g., up, down, left, right) within the second display window 44-2. The surgeon may, for example, use a mouse to drag or otherwise move the selected implant model 32 to a desired position in the second display window 44-2. The surgeon may interact with one of drop-down lists 45L to specify the type and / or size of a component of the selected implant model 32.

[0106] The display module 38 may be configured to superimpose one or more of the bone model 31 and the implant model 32 onto one or more of the images 30, as indicated by the window 44-1. The implant model 32 may include one or more components that establish an assembly. At least a portion of the implant model 32 may be configured to be at least partially received in a selected one of the volumes of the bone model 31. The implant model 32 may have an articular surface sized to mate with an articular surface of an opposing bone or implant.

[0107] The display windows 44 may be configured to display the image 30, the bone model 31, the implant model 32, and / or the transfer model 48 in various orientations. The display module 38 may be configured to display a two-dimensional (2D) representation of the selected bone model 31, the implant model 32, and / or the transfer model 48 in the first and / or second display windows 44-1, 44-2, and may be configured to display a 3D representation of the selected bone model 31, the implant model 32, and / or the transfer model 48 in, for example, the third display window 44-3. The surgeon may interact with the user interface 43 to move the selected bone model 31, the selected implant model 32, and / or the selected transfer model 48 in 2D space (e.g., up, down, left, right) and / or 3D space. In other implementations, the display module 38 may be configured to display a 2D representation of the selected bone model 31, the selected implant model 32 in the third display window 44-3.

[0108] The display module 38 may be configured such that a selected image 30, bone model 31, implant model 32, and / or transfer model 48 may be selectively displayed and hidden (e.g., toggled) in one or more of the display windows 44 in response to user interaction with the user interface 43, which may provide the surgeon with improved flexibility when reviewing aspects of the surgical plan 33. For example, the surgeon may interact with the drop-down list 45L to selectively display and hide components of the selected implant model 32 in the third display window 44-3.

[0109] The selected bone model 31 may correspond to a bone associated with a joint, including any of the example joints disclosed herein, such as the humerus shown in FIG. 3A. The display module 38 may be configured to display, for example, in the first viewing window 44-1, a cross-sectional view of the selected bone model 31 and the selected implant model 32. The cross-sectional view of the bone model 31 may be presented or displayed along with an associated image 30 of the patient's anatomy 46.

[0110] The spatial module 39 may be configured to establish a resection plane R1 along the selected bone model 31. A volume of the selected implant model 32 may be at least partially received in the selected volume of the bone model 31 along the resection plane R1. The resection plane R1 may be defined by a resection angle.

[0111] The spatial module 39 may be configured to cause the display module 38 to display the resected portion of the selected bone model 31 in the first viewing window 44-1 in a different manner from the remaining portion of the bone model 31 on the opposite side of the resection plane R1. For example, the resected portion of the bone model 31 may be hidden from view in the first viewing window 44-1 so that the respective portion of the image 30 of the patient's anatomy 46 is shown, as shown in FIG. 3A. In other implementations, the resected portion of the selected bone model 31 may be displayed in a relatively darker shade. The spatial module 39 may determine the resected portion, for example, by comparing the coordinates of the bone model 31 with the position of the resection plane R1. A user may interact with one or more buttons 45B to toggle between a previous state and a modified (e.g., resected) state of a volume of the selected bone model 31.

[0112] Planning environment 27 may be configured such that changes in one of the viewing windows 44 are synchronized with each of the other windows 44. The switching may be synchronized automatically and / or manually between viewing windows 44 in response to user interaction.

[0113] The surgeon may utilize various instruments and devices to perform each surgical plan 33, which includes creating a surgical site and securing one or more implants to bone or other tissue to restore function to the respective joint. Each of the transfer models 48 may be associated with a respective instrument or device (e.g., a transfer guide) or a respective implant model 32.

[0114] The surgical plan 33 may be associated with one or more positioning objects, such as guide pins (e.g., guide wires or Kirschner wires) sized to be anchored within tissue to position and orient various instruments, devices, and / or implants. The display module 38 may be configured to display the virtual positions VP and virtual axes VA in one or more of the display windows 44. The virtual positions VP may be associated with specified positions of the positioning objects relative to the patient's anatomy 46. The virtual axes VA may extend through the virtual positions VP and be associated with specified orientations of the positioning objects relative to the patient's anatomy 46. The spatial module 39 may be configured to set the virtual positions VP and / or the virtual axes VA in response to placement of the respective implant models 32 relative to the bone model 31 and the associated patient's anatomy 46. The virtual positions VP and / or the virtual axes VA may be automatically set and / or adjusted based on the position and orientation of the selected implant model 32 relative to the selected bone model 31 and / or in response to user interaction with the user interface 43.

[0115] The spatial module 39 may be configured to determine one or more contact points CP associated with the patient's anatomy 46. The contact points CP may be associated with one or more landmarks or other surface features along the bone model 31 and / or other portions of the patient's anatomy 46. Each contact point CP may be established along an articular or non-articular surface of a joint. The spatial module 39 may be configured to set the contact points CP based on the virtual positions VP, virtual axes VA, and / or the position and orientation of each implant model 32 relative to the patient's anatomy 46. The spatial module 39 may be configured to cause the display module 38 to display the contact points CP in one or more display windows 44, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B . In an example implementation, the contact points CP may be automatically set and / or adjusted based on the position of the implant model 32 and / or in response to user interaction with the user interface 43. The virtual positions VP, virtual axes VA, and / or contact points CP may be stored in one or more records 41 in the database 29 and associated with each surgical plan 33.

[0116] The comparison module 40 may be configured to generate or set one or more parameters related to the implementation of the surgical plan 33. The parameters may include one or more settings or dimensions associated with each transfer model 48. The parameters may be based on the virtual positions VP, virtual axes VA, and / or contact points CP. The comparison module 40 may be configured to determine one or more settings or dimensions associated with each transfer model 48 relative to the patient's anatomy 46, the bone model 31, the implant model 46, the virtual positions VP, virtual axes VA, and / or contact points CP. The dimensions and settings may be used to form a physical instance of each respective transfer model 48. The settings may be used to specify the position and orientation of each respective transfer model 48 relative to the implant model 32 and / or the bone model 31. The settings may be used to configure one or more transfer members (e.g., objects) and associated instruments or devices associated with the transfer model 48. The comparison module 40 may be configured to generate settings and / or dimensions such that the transfer model 48, when coupled to the respective implant model 32, will contact one or more predetermined locations on or along the bone model 31 or patient anatomy 46 at the attachment location. The predetermined locations may include one or more of the contact points CP. The settings and dimensions may be communicated using various techniques, including one or more images in the user interface 43 or an output file. The settings and / or dimensions may be stored in one or more records 41 in the database 29 associated with the transfer model 48.

[0117] The user may interact with a list 45L associated with the display window 44-4 to select a transmission model 48 from the database 29. The display model 38 may be configured to display the selected transmission model 48 in the windows 44-4 and / or 44-5 at various positions and orientations. The spatial module 39 may be configured to set an initial position of the selected transmission model 48 according to a virtual position VP, a virtual axis VA, and / or a contact point CP.

[0118] A user may interact with the user interface 43 to set or adjust the position and / or orientation of a selected transfer model 48. A user may interact with the direction indicator 45DT to move the selected transfer model 48 and / or virtual position VP in different directions (e.g., up, down, left, right) in the display windows 44-4, 45. A surgeon may, for example, utilize a mouse to drag or otherwise move the selected transfer model 48 and / or virtual position VP to a desired position in the windows 44-4, 44-5. A user may interact with the rotation indicator 45R to adjust the position and / or orientation of the transfer model 48 about a virtual axis VA relative to the selected bone model 31 and / or implant model 32. A user may interact with the tilt indicator 45TT to adjust the orientation of the selected transfer model 48 and the associated virtual axis VA at the virtual position VP relative to the selected bone model 31 and / or implant model 32. A user may interact with the articulation button 45BA and / or directional indicator DA (e.g., window 44-4) to articulate or otherwise move the transmission member 54 relative to the guide body 62 of the transmission guide 56. The transmission members 54 may be articulated or otherwise moved independently or synchronously, which may occur manually in response to user interaction and / or automatically in response to positioning the transmission member 54 relative to the bone model 31 and / or implant model 32. Articulation or movement of the transmission member 54 may occur such that the articulation member 54 contacts a surface of the bone model 31. Movement of the transmission member 54 may adjust the respective contact point CP. In some implementations, the position of the transmission member 54 is fixed relative to the transmission guide 56 and / or implant 52.

[0119] Various transmission members may be utilized in planning environment 27 to implement surgical planning 33, including any of the transmission members disclosed herein. Each transmission member may be associated with a respective transmission model 48. The disclosed transmission members may be incorporated into transmission guides, implants, and / or assemblies to set the position and orientation of each implant prior to fixing or otherwise affixing the implant to the surgical site.

[0120] 4 illustrates an exemplary assembly 150 for orthopedic surgical procedures. Assembly 150 may be utilized to restore function to the shoulder and other joints, such as repairing the glenoid or humerus during anatomic or reverse shoulder reconstruction. Assembly 150 may also be utilized in other surgical procedures, including repairing other parts of a patient, as well as repairing other joints, such as the wrist, hand, hip, knee, or ankle, and repairing fractures and other deformities. Throughout this disclosure, like reference numbers, where appropriate, refer to like elements, and reference numbers increased by 100 or multiples thereof refer to modified elements that are understood to incorporate the same features and advantages of the corresponding original elements.

[0121] Assembly 150 may include an orthopedic implant 152 and one or more transmission members (e.g., objects) 154. Implant 152 and each transmission member 154 may be configured to abut or contact bone B or other tissue (see, e.g., FIGS. 10-12). Assembly 150 may include a transmission guide 156 configured to couple with implant 152. Transmission guide 156 may incorporate one or more of transmission members 154, as shown in FIGS. 4-7. While two transmission members 154 are shown, it should be understood that fewer than one or more than two transmission members 154 may be utilized in accordance with the teachings disclosed herein.

[0122] The surgeon or user may position and orient the implant 152 based on the location of the transmission member 154 and / or transmission guide 156 relative to tissue, such as bone B (see, e.g., FIGS. 10-12). Bone B may be a portion of the glenoid cavity or another bone associated with the patient's joint.

[0123] Each transmission member 154 may be associated with a respective transmission model 48 (FIG. 2). The transmission model 48 may be associated with a respective transmission guide 156 and / or each transmission member 154 of the implant 152. The implant 152 may be associated with a respective implant model 32 (FIG. 2). The bone B may be associated with a respective bone model 31 (FIG. 2).

[0124] Implant 152 may include a body 157 sized to abut bone B at surgical site S (see, e.g., FIGS. 8 and 11-12). Body 157 may be sized to receive one or more fasteners F (see, e.g., FIGS. 13D-13E). Each of the fasteners F may be sized to be at least partially received within bone B to secure implant 152 to surgical site S. A variety of fasteners F, such as nails and compression screws, may be utilized with implant 152.

[0125] Implant 152 can include a base plate 158 and extensions 160 that establish a body 157. Base plate 158 and extensions 160 can be integrally formed to establish a monolithic or unitary component, or can be separate components that are fixedly attached or otherwise secured to one another. Extensions 160 can be formed along base plate 158 using a variety of techniques, such as printing extensions 160 onto base plate 158 using a printing device.

[0126] Continuing with reference to Figures 4-7 and with reference to Figure 8, base plate 158 may include a plate body 159 extending along a longitudinal (e.g., central) axis X between a first face (e.g., an anterior face) 159A and a second face (e.g., a posterior face) 159B generally opposite first face 159A. The periphery of plate body 159 may have a substantially circular or elliptical shape. A substantially circular shape may reduce reaming width and the complexity of preparing a surgical site to receive implant 152.

[0127] The base plate 158 may include a central opening 158C and a plurality of peripheral openings 158P. The peripheral openings 158P may be distributed circumferentially around the central opening 158C relative to the longitudinal axis X (see, for example, FIGS. 13C-13F).

[0128] The extension 160 may extend outward from the base plate 158 relative to the axis X. The periphery of the extension 160 is shown in FIG. 8 with a dashed line for illustrative purposes. The extension 160 may include an extension body 161 sized to contact the bone B. The extension body 161 may extend along the longitudinal axis X between a first face (e.g., an anterior) 161A and a second face (e.g., a posterior) 161B generally opposite the first face 161A. The anterior faces 159A, 161A may generally correspond to the lateral side of the patient, and the posterior faces 159B, 161B may generally correspond to the medial side of the patient when implanted at a surgical site. The anterior face 161A of the extension 160 may extend along the posterior face 159B of the base plate 158.

[0129] The extension body 161 can extend outward from the posterior surface 159B of the base plate 158 to establish the outer surface 152E of the implant 152. The posterior surface 161B and / or other portions of the extension 160 that establish the outer surface 152E of the implant 152 can be sized to approximate the geometry of the bone defect or can have one or more surfaces with a patient-specific geometry sized to substantially match or follow the surface contour of a bone associated with a respective patient, such as the surface contour established along the articular surface of the respective bone. The posterior surface 159B can be sized to substantially follow the surface contour of bone B, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 12.

[0130] The extension portion 160 may establish one or more passageways 160P through the extension portion body 161. The extension portion 160 may include one or more tubular members 160T extending between the rear surface 159B of the base plate 158 and the outer surface 152E of the implant 152 established by the extension portion 160. Each tubular member 160T may establish a respective one of the passageways 160P. The portion of the extension portion body 161 surrounding the tubular members 160T may be substantially solid or may be porous. Each of the peripheral openings 158P and the central opening 158C may be aligned with a respective one of the passageways 160P. Each of the central openings 158C and / or peripheral openings 158P may be sized to receive a respective fastener F to secure the implant 152 to bone B along the surgical site (see FIG. 13F).

[0131] With continued reference to Figures 5 and 8, and with reference to Figures 6 and 7 and 9-12, the transmission guide 156 can include a guide body 162 configured to be coupled to the implant 152, as shown in Figures 9-12. The transmission guide 156 can include one or more transmission members 154 extending from the guide body 162. The one or more transmission members 154 can be positioned relative to the guide body 162 based on a predetermined surgical plan. The predetermined surgical plan can be established by the planning system 20 using any of the techniques disclosed herein.

[0132] The guide body 162 may include a passageway 162P that extends along the longitudinal (e.g., central) axis A of the transmission guide 156, as shown in Figures 7 and 10. The passageway 162P may be configured to be aligned with the central opening 162C in the mounted position (see, e.g., Figures 13A and 13B).

[0133] The transmission guide 156 may be utilized to set the position and / or orientation of one or more positioning objects, such as a guide pin GP, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B. The central opening 158C and respective passages 162P may be sized to at least partially receive a guide pin GP to set the position and / or orientation of the guide pin GP, as shown in FIG. 13C. The guide pin GP may be insertable through the central opening 158C, then through the passages 160P, and then into the bone B to set the position and / or orientation of the implant 152 relative to the longitudinal axis A of the transmission guide 156. The guide pin GP is shown in dashed lines in FIG. 8 for illustrative purposes.

[0134] Various techniques may be utilized to secure the transfer guide 156 to the implant 152. The guide body 162 may include second threads 163T (FIGS. 6 and 7) that mate with first threads 158T that may be disposed along the central opening 158C of the base plate 158 (FIG. 8) to mechanically attach the transfer guide 156 to the implant 152. In an example implementation, the transfer guide 156 may include a coupling mechanism 163 (FIGS. 5-7). The coupling mechanism 163 is shown with dashed lines in FIG. 8 for illustrative purposes. The coupling mechanism 163 may be a protrusion extending outward from a proximal end portion of the guide body 162. The coupling mechanism 163 may be at least partially receivable within the central opening 158C to secure the transfer guide 156 to the implant 152. The first threads 163T may be disposed along the coupling mechanism 163.

[0135] The transfer guide 156 may include at least one alignment member 164 for positioning the transfer guide 156 relative to the implant 152. The alignment member 164 may be a protrusion sized to be insertable into an opening 158A along the base plate 158 to position the transfer guide 156 and the implant 152 relative to one another, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 . The alignment member 164 may be sized to be insertable into the opening 158A to limit relative rotation between the transfer guide 156 and the implant 152 relative to the longitudinal axis X of the implant 152. The opening 158A may be a central opening 158C, one of the peripheral openings 158P, or another opening along the base plate 158. While only one alignment member 164 is shown, it should be understood that multiple alignment members 164 may be utilized (see, for example, FIG. 18 ).

[0136] Various techniques may be utilized to construct the transmission members 154. The transmission guide 156 may include a plurality of transmission members 154 distributed circumferentially around the outer periphery 162OP of the guide body 162 relative to the axis A, as shown in Figures 6 and 7.

[0137] Each of the transmission members 154 may include a first portion 154A, a second portion 154B, and a third portion 154C (FIG. 5). The first portion 154A may extend radially outward from the guide body 162 relative to the axis A. The second portion 154B may extend axially between the first portion 154A and the end portion 154T relative to the axis A. The first portion 154A and the second portion 154B may establish a substantially L-shape. The end portion 154T or another surface (e.g., the outer periphery) of the second portion 154B of the transmission member 154 may be configured to contact the bone B or other tissue along respective contact points CP (see, e.g., FIGS. 10-12 and 13A). Each contact point CP may be established along an articular or non-articular surface of the joint. The end portion 154T may have various geometric shapes, such as a generally hemispherical or rounded geometric shape. The third portion 154C may extend axially from the first portion 154A relative to the axis A.

[0138] Each of the transmission members 154 may be fixed in a single position or may be configured to be movable relative to the guide body 162 between a first position (e.g., FIG. 4), a second position (e.g., FIG. 5), and one or more intermediate positions. The second portion 154B of one or more of the transmission members 154 may be dimensioned to be at least partially axially aligned with the extension 160 relative to the axis A in the second position and / or one or more of the intermediate positions, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 .

[0139] The third portion 154C may be translatable along a respective slot 162S established in the outer periphery 162OP of the guide body 162 to set the position of the end portion 154T of the transmission member 154 relative to the guide body 162 (see, for example, FIG. 5).

[0140] The transfer guide 156 may include one or more markings 165 associated with the transfer members 154, as shown in FIG. 5 . A surgeon or other user may utilize the markings 165 to independently set the position of each of the transfer members 154 based on a predetermined surgical plan associated with the patient's anatomy, such as one of the surgical plans 33 ( FIG. 2 ). The markings 165 may be associated with each of the transfer members 154 and may include letters or other indicia that may be utilized to individually identify each respective transfer member 154. The markings 165 may be formed along the guide body 162 adjacent each of the slots 162S or may be formed along each transfer member 154. In an implementation, the markings 165 may include a ruler 165M including a series of graduations that may be aligned with the markers 165M to indicate the position of each transfer member 154 relative to the guide body 162 and / or the axial position of the transfer member 154 relative to the longitudinal axis A, as shown by transfer members 154-1, 154-2 in FIG. 5A . The transmission members 154-1, 154-2 can be independently moved along the slot 162S in the DA direction to set the position of each transmission member 154-1, 154-2 relative to the longitudinal axis A.

[0141] A variety of materials can be utilized to form the implants, transmission members, and transmission guides disclosed herein, including metallic materials such as metals and alloys. The transmission members and / or associated transmission guides can be made of metallic materials as well as non-metallic materials, including polymers and thermoplastics.

[0142] FIG. 14 illustrates an exemplary method for planning and performing an orthopedic surgical procedure in flowchart 198. The method may be utilized preoperatively, intraoperatively, and / or postoperatively to create, edit, execute, and / or review respective surgical plans, including the placement of one or more orthopedic implants. The method may be utilized to perform arthroplasty procedures to restore function to the shoulder and other joints. While method 198 primarily refers to shoulder joint reconstruction, it should be understood that the method and disclosed implants may be utilized in other locations on a patient's body and in other surgical procedures, including any of the joints and procedures disclosed herein. The method 198 may be utilized with any of the planning systems, assemblies, implants, transmission members, transmission guides, and instruments and devices disclosed herein, including assemblies 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, 650, 750, and / or 950. Fewer or additional steps than those listed below may be performed within the scope of the present disclosure, and the order of the listed steps is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Any of the planning system 20 and associated modules may be configured to perform each of the steps of method 198. For illustrative purposes, reference is made to planning system 20 and graphical user interface 43 of Figures 2 and 3, and assembly 150 of Figures 13A-13F.

[0143] A bone model 31 may be selected from one or more bone models 31 by interacting with the user interface 43 in step 198A. An implant model 32 may be selected from one or more implant models 32 by interacting with the user interface 43 in step 198B. The bone models 31, implant models 32, and surgical plans 33 available in the database 29 may be presented in one or more lists in the user interface 43 in response to user interaction. The selected bone model 31 may correspond to a bone associated with the shoulder or other joint, such as the humeral head of the humerus shown in FIG. 3A or the glenoid cavity shown in FIG. 3B. The selected one of the bone models 31 may be initially positioned and displayed in one or more windows 44 of the user interface 43 in step 198C. Each selected bone model 31 and selected implant model 32 may be displayed in the display windows 44-1, 44-2, and 44-3 according to any of the techniques disclosed herein, including different orientations and 2D / 3D displays.

[0144] The selected implant model 32 may be positioned relative to the selected bone model 31 in step 198D. Step 198D may include automatically positioning the implant model 32 relative to the bone model 31 based on one or more predetermined parameters or settings and / or landmarks associated with the selected bone model 31. Step 198D may include moving the selected implant model 32 relative to the selected bone model 31 in response to user interaction with the user interface 43. The position of the selected implant model 32 may be adjusted in one or more iterations before, during, and / or after any of the steps of method 198.

[0145] One or more modifications of the selected bone model 31 may be performed in step 198E. The modifications may be performed, for example, in response to user interaction with the user interface 43. Step 198E may include setting one or more resection parameters in step 198F. The resection parameters may include a resection angle (α) and / or a resection plane R1 associated with the resection angle (α), as shown in FIG. 3A. The resection angle (α) may be established with respect to an axis BA of the respective bone model 31. Step 198F may include selecting the resection angle (α) to define the resection plane R1 along the selected bone model 31. The resection parameters may be stored in the respective surgical plan 33 ( FIG. 2 ). Step 198D may include positioning the selected implant model 32 along the resection plane R1 such that a volume of the selected implant model 32 is at least partially received in a volume of the selected bone model 31, as shown in FIG. 3A.

[0146] At step 198G, one or more positioning parameters may be set in association with the transmission model 48 and associated transmission member, such as transmission member 154. The positioning parameters may include any of the parameters disclosed herein, including one or more settings or dimensions associated with the transmission model 48. The parameters may be generated or set based on the virtual position VP, the virtual axis VA, and / or one or more contact points CP (see, for example, FIGS. 3A and 3B). The settings and dimensions may be communicated using various techniques. Step 198G may include storing the settings and / or dimensions in one or more records 41 in the database 29 associated with the respective transmission model 48. In an example implementation, step 198G may include displaying the settings and / or dimensions in one or more images in the user interface 43 and / or saving the settings and / or dimensions in an output file.

[0147] Step 198G may include displaying the geometry of the selected transfer model 48 in one or more display windows 44 of the user interface 43, as shown in FIG. 3B. Step 198G may include positioning the geometry of the transfer model 48 relative to the geometry of the selected bone model 31 and / or implant model 32, as shown in FIG. 3B, in step 198H. Step 198H may include determining the position of one or more portions of the transfer model 48 relative to the selected bone model 31 and / or implant model 32, including the surface contour associated with the selected bone model 31. Step 198G may include placing the transfer model 48 in a particular orientation and / or position relative to the selected bone model 31 and / or the selected implant model 32, as shown in FIG. 3B, such that a portion of the selected transfer model 48 contacts the surface contour of the selected bone model 31 and / or the selected implant model 32. Step 198H may include positioning a virtual representation of the transmission member 154 associated with the selected transmission model 48 so that the transmission member 154 contacts the surface contour of the selected bone model 31 at the respective contact points CP.

[0148] In step 198J, the surgical plan 33 may be established and / or updated in step 198E according to the selected bone model 31, the selected implant model 32, and the selected transmission model 48, and / or according to the parameters and settings determined in steps 198F and / or 198G. Step 198J may include updating the local instance of the surgical plan 33 and / or updating the surgical plan 33 in the database 29. One or more iterations of the steps of method 198 may be performed to update the surgical plan 33. The surgical plan 33 may be based on the bone surface contour associated with the selected bone model 31. The surgical plan 33 may include at least one dimension, setting, or other parameter associated with one or more transmission members 154 relative to the bone surface contour, which may be determined in step 198G.

[0149] Method 198 may include one or more steps for implementing a predetermined surgical plan, such as a surgical plan previously established and / or updated at step 198J.

[0150] At step 198K, one or more transmission members 154 associated with each transmission model 48 and surgical plan 33 may be configured. Step 198K may include transferring or otherwise communicating one or more parameters associated with the transmission model 48, including one or more settings, dimensions, and / or other parameters determined at step 198G or otherwise specified in the surgical plan 33. Step 198K may include forming one or more transmission members associated with the selected transmission model 48 at step 198L according to any of the techniques disclosed herein, including any of the transmission members, such as transmission member 154. Exemplary techniques for forming transmission member 154 may include injection molding, mold printing, and machining techniques. Step 198L may include forming one or more portions of transmission member 154 according to the patient-specific surface contour of the patient's anatomy 46. The virtual position VP, virtual axis VA, and / or contact point CP, and associated dimensions, settings, and other parameters established in step 198G, may be utilized as design constraints in the design and formation of the physical instances of the transfer model 48 and respective transfer members 154, implants 152, and / or transfer guides 156. Step 198K may occur before, during, and / or after the initial positioning of implant 152 relative to bone B. Bone B may be a portion of glenoid fossa G, or another bone and associated joint of the patient's anatomy, as shown in FIGS.

[0151] Executing the surgical plan 33 may include creating the surgical site S at step 198M. Step 198M may occur before placement of the selected implant 152. Step 198M may include resecting a portion of bone B at step 198N. Step 198N may occur according to resection parameters set at step 198F.

[0152] 13A-13F, with continued reference to FIG. 14, performing the surgical plan may include installing one or more orthopedic implants, such as implant 152. Implant 152 may be installed along bone B or other tissue at surgical site S. Bone B may be associated with a respective bone model 31 (FIG. 2). Implant 152 may be associated with a respective implant model 32 specified in surgical plan 33 (FIG. 2).

[0153] 13A , with continued reference to FIG. 14 , the selected implant 152 may be positioned according to the transmission member 154 in step 198O. Step 198O may include positioning the implant 152 relative to bone B based on the positioning of the transmission member 154. Step 198O may occur such that the surface of the extension portion 160 contacts bone B. The surface of the extension portion 160 may be a patient-specific surface sized to substantially follow the surface contour of bone B based on a predetermined surgical plan 33, as shown by posterior surface 161B in FIG. 8 .

[0154] Step 198O may include coupling the transmission member 154 and associated transmission guide 156 to the selected implant 152 at step 198P. Various techniques may be utilized to couple each respective transmission member 154 to the implant 152. Step 198P may include forming the transmission member with the selected implant or transmission guide to establish a unitary structure at step 198L, including any of the implants and transmission guides disclosed herein. Other techniques may be utilized to couple the transmission member 154 to the implant 152.

[0155] Step 198P may include mechanically attaching or removably securing transfer guide 156 to implant 152. Guide body 162 may be positioned to couple with implant 152. Step 198P may include engaging second threads 163T along coupling mechanism 163 and first threads 158T along base plate 158 to mechanically attach transfer guide 156 to implant 152 (see also FIGS. 5-8 ). Transfer guide 156 may include at least one alignment member 164. Alignment member 164 may be a protrusion sized to be insertable into opening 158A along base plate 158 to position transfer guide 156 and implant 152 relative to one another. Step 198P may include inserting one or more alignment members 164 into respective openings along base plate 158, such as opening 158A or peripheral opening 158P (see, e.g., FIGS. 9 and 10 ), to limit relative rotation between base plate 158 and transmission member 154 and associated transmission guide 156 with respect to axis X of implant 152. Opening 158A may be central opening 158C, one of peripheral openings 158P, or another opening along base plate 158.

[0156] Step 198O may include positioning transmission member 154 for contacting tissue, such as bone B, in step 198Q. Step 198Q may occur during and / or after coupling transmission member 154 and associated transmission guide 156 to implant 152 in step 198P. Step 198O may include positioning implant 152, along with transmission member 154 and associated transmission guide 156, as a device against bone B or other tissue after coupling transmission member 154 to implant 152 in step 198P.

[0157] Positioning the transmission members 154 to contact the bone B or other tissue may occur at respective predetermined contact points CP (see also FIGS. 10-12 and 13C). The contact points CP may be defined according to the surgical plan 33 and distributed along the surface contour of the bone B, such as along the articular or non-articular surface of a joint. The contact points CP may correspond to one or more landmarks defined by the patient's anatomy, such as the glenoid rim. Each of the transmission members 154 may include a respective contact surface 154CS. The contact surface 154CS may be dimensioned with respect to one or more parameters of the surgical plan 33 determined in step 198G according to the respective contact points CP. One or more of the transmission members 154 may extend outward from the guide body 162 such that the contact surface 154CS contacts the surface contour of the bone B at the respective contact point CP. Each contact point CP may be a single point or a localized region along the tissue. The transmission member 154 may be sized or configured according to parameters or settings from the surgical plan 33 so that each of the contact surfaces 154CS of the transmission member 154 substantially engages with the bone B at only one predetermined location along the bone B to position the implant 152 in a predetermined position and / or orientation specified in the surgical plan 33.

[0158] Various markings 165 may be utilized to establish the position of the transmission member 154. In an implementation, positioning the transmission member 154 in step 198Q may include aligning a marker 165M associated with the transmission member 154 and an adjacent ruler 165M to select a value along the ruler 165M (see FIG. 5A). The value may correspond to one or more settings determined in step 198G and / or otherwise included in the surgical plan established in step 198J.

[0159] Step 198O may include moving the transmission members 154 in a DA direction relative to the guide body 162 and / or implant 152 between a first position and a second position based on the dimensions, settings, and / or other parameters determined in step 198G, so that the transmission members 154 contact the bone B at their respective contact points CP. The DA direction may be substantially parallel to the axis A of the transmission guide 156. One or more of the transmission members 154 may contact the bone B at a terminal portion 154T, as shown by transmission member 154-1, and / or along the outer periphery of the second portion 154B of the transmission member 154, as shown by transmission member 154-2 (see also FIGS. 10-12). The transmission member 154-2 may be dimensioned such that the terminal portion 154T overhangs the bone B outward from the respective contact points CP (see, e.g., FIG. 11). End portion 154T can rest on bone B such that contact point CP is established outwardly from and spaced apart from bone B or the articular surface of the joint. Posterior surface 161B can have a patient-specific geometry sized to substantially follow the surface contour of bone B associated with bone B or the articular surface of the joint (see, e.g., FIG. 12 ). In other implementations, the transmission member can be established in a fixed position relative to the guide body and / or implant (see, e.g., assemblies 250, 350, 450, 55, 650, 750, and 950).

[0160] Step 198O may occur such that transmission member 154 limits movement of implant 152 relative to bone B. Step 198O may occur such that transmission member 154 fixes or sets the position and / or orientation of implant 152 relative to bone B, which may correspond to the parameters established in step 198G, including a predetermined virtual position VP, virtual axis VA, and / or contact point CP associated with surgical plan 33.

[0161] With continuing reference to FIG. 14 and with reference to FIG. 13B, step 198O may include positioning one or more positioning objects relative to surgical site S at step 198R. The positioning objects may include one or more guide pins, as indicated by guide pin GP. Step 198R may include positioning guide pin GP at least partially within and through passage 162P of guide body 162, and then through implant 152 (FIG. 13C), and then into bone B. Guide pin GP may enter bone B at a position and / or orientation substantially equal to a predetermined virtual position VP and / or virtual axis VA associated with surgical plan 33. Implant 152 may be spaced apart from each of contact points CP in response to positioning guide pin GP within bone B.

[0162] 13C, with continuing reference to FIG. 14, the transmission member 154 and associated transmission guide 156 may be removed from the implant 152 at the surgical site S in step 198S. Step 198S may include moving the transmission guide 156 in a second direction D2 (FIG. 13B). The second direction D2 may be substantially parallel to the axis A and may be opposite to the first direction D1 (FIG. 13A).

[0163] 13D and 13E, implant 152 may be secured to bone B at surgical site S at step 198T. Various techniques may be utilized to secure implant 152. Step 198T may include positioning one or more fasteners F within each peripheral opening 158P and thereafter within bone B to secure implant 152 to surgical site S at step 198U. Guide pins GP may be removed from implant 152 by moving guide pins GP in direction D2 after securing implant 152 with fasteners F, as shown in FIG. 13F. A fastener may be positioned within central opening 158C after removing guide pins GP. Fasteners F may include any of the fasteners disclosed herein, such as compression screws.

[0164] In step 198V, one or more finishing operations may be performed at the surgical site S. Step 198V may include coupling the articulation member 167 to the base plate 158, as shown in FIG. 8 (shown in dashed lines for illustrative purposes). The articulation member 167 may include an articulation surface sized to cooperate with an adjacent bone or implant. The articulation surface may have a variety of shapes, including a generally concave or convex shape. Step 198V may include closing the incision made in the patient for placement of the implant 152.

[0165] 15 and 16 illustrate another exemplary assembly 250 for an orthopedic surgical procedure. Assembly 250 can be utilized to restore function of any of the joints and other anatomical structures according to any of the techniques disclosed herein. Assembly 250 can include an orthopedic implant 252 and one or more transmission members (e.g., objects) 254. Transmission member 254 can be coupled to implant 252. Implant 252 and transmission member 254 can be configured to abut or contact bone B or other tissue (see, e.g., FIGS. 19 and 20). Implant 252 and transmission member 254 can be sized using any of the techniques disclosed herein, including sizing based on a predetermined surgical plan established by planning system 20 and / or method 198.

[0166] The implant 252 may include a base plate 258 and an extension 260 extending outwardly from the base plate 258. A posterior surface 261B of the extension 260 may establish an outer surface 252E of the implant 252. The posterior surface 261B may have a patient-specific geometry sized to substantially follow the surface contour of the bone B associated with each patient, as shown in FIG.

[0167] Assembly 250 may include a transmission guide 256 configured to couple with implant 252. Transmission guide 256 may incorporate one or more of transmission members 254. Transmission members 254 may be dimensioned to extend outwardly from a guide body 262 of transmission guide 256. One or more of transmission members 254 may be positioned relative to guide body 262 based on a predetermined surgical plan.

[0168] 16-18 with continuing reference to FIG. 15 , each of the transmission members 254 may be integrally formed with the guide body 262 such that the position of each of the transmission members 254 is fixed relative to the guide body 262. Each of the transmission members 254 may include a first portion 254A extending radially outward from the guide body 262 and a second portion 254B extending axially between the first portion 254A and the terminal portion 254T. Another surface of the terminal portion 254T and / or the second portion 254B may be configured to abut the bone B or other tissue adjacent the implant 252, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 . The surgeon or user may position the implant 252 based on the position of the transmission member 254 and / or the transmission guide 256 relative to the bone B.

[0169] 19 and 20 with continuing reference to FIGS. 15 and 17 and 18 , the assembly 250 may include a coupling member 266 configured to secure the transfer guide 256 to the implant 252. The guide body 262 may include passages 262P dimensioned to receive the coupling members 266, as shown in FIG. 19 . The coupling members 266 may be circumferentially spaced apart from each of the transfer members 254 relative to the longitudinal axis A of the implant 252 in the attached position. The coupling members 266 may be fasteners insertable into the passages 262P and the central opening 258C of the base plate 258 to mechanically attach the transfer guide 256 to the implant 252. The coupling members 266 may include threads 266T dimensioned to mate with threads 258T along the central opening 258C ( FIG. 16 ) to mechanically attach the transfer guide 256 to the implant 252. One or more of the transmission members 254 can be dimensioned to be at least partially axially aligned with the extension 260 relative to the axis X of the implant 152 and / or the axis A of the transmission guide 256 in the attached position, as shown in Figures 15 and 20.

[0170] Coupling member 266 may include a passageway 266P. Passageway 266P may be sized to receive one or more positioning objects, such as a guide pin GP. The guide pin GP may be insertable through central opening 258C into bone B to position implant 252, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 21B. The guide pin GP is shown in dashed lines in FIG. 19 for illustrative purposes.

[0171] The transmission guide 256 may include an abutment member 268 extending outwardly from the guide body 262. The abutment member 268 may include a surface contour 268SC (FIG. 18) dimensioned to at least partially follow the outer periphery 258BP along the plate body 259 of the base plate 258 to limit relative radial movement between the transmission guide 256 and the implant 252 relative to the axes A and X. The transmission guide 256 may include one or more alignment members 264 extending inwardly from the guide body 262 (FIGS. 17 and 18). The alignment member 264 may be spaced apart from the abutment member 268. One or more of the transmission members 254 may extend outwardly from the abutment member 268.

[0172] 21A-21F illustrate various aspects of utilizing a transmission member 254 and associated transmission guide 256 to attach an implant 252 to a bone B at a surgical site S. Any of the steps of method 198 may be utilized to install the implant 252. For illustrative purposes, reference is made to method 198 of FIG.

[0173] Method 198 may include, at step 198L, integrally forming transmission member 254 with guide body 262 based on one or more dimensions established at step 198G. Forming transmission member 254 integrally with guide body 262 may occur after establishing a predetermined surgical plan at step 198J.

[0174] 14 , and with reference to FIG. 21A , implant 252 may be positioned at surgical site S following positioning transmission member 254 in step 198O. Step 198O may include positioning transmission guide 256 relative to implant 252. Coupling member 266 may be moved in direction D1 to mechanically attach or otherwise secure transmission guide 256 to implant 252 in step 198P.

[0175] 14 and, with reference to FIG. 21B, at least one positioning object, such as a guide pin GP, may be positioned relative to the surgical site S in step 198R. Step 198R may include positioning the guide pin GP by moving the guide pin GP in direction D1 and inserting the guide pin GP into passage 266P of coupling member 266, then through central opening 258P (FIG. 21C) of base plate 258, and then into bone B to set the position and orientation of implant 252. The guide pin GP may enter bone B at a position and / or orientation substantially equal to a predetermined virtual position VP and / or virtual axis VA associated with the surgical plan established in step 198J.

[0176] 21B and 21C, coupling member 266 and transmission guide 256 may be decoupled from implant 252 and moved in direction D2 away from surgical site S to remove transmission member 254 at step 198S.

[0177] 21D and 21E, implant 252 may be secured to surgical site S at step 198T. One or more fasteners F may be positioned within peripheral opening 258P to secure implant 252 at step 198U. Guide pin GP may be removed from implant 252 and moved in direction D2 away from surgical site S, as shown in FIGS. 21E and 21F.

[0178] 22 and 23 show another exemplary assembly 350 for an orthopedic surgical procedure. Assembly 350 may be utilized to restore function of any of the joints and other anatomical structures in accordance with any of the techniques disclosed herein. Assembly 350 may include an orthopedic implant 352 and one or more transmission members (e.g., objects) 354.

[0179] Implant 352 may include a base plate 358 and an extension 360 extending outwardly from base plate 358. A posterior surface 361B of extension 360 may establish an outer surface 352E of implant 352. Posterior surface 361B may have a patient-specific geometry sized to substantially follow the surface contour of a patient's bone B (bone B is shown in dashed lines in FIG. 22 for illustrative purposes).

[0180] Transmission member 354 may be coupled to implant 352. Implant 352 and each transmission member 354 may be configured to abut or contact bone B or other tissue (see, e.g., FIGS. 26, 27A, and 27C). Implant 352 and transmission member 354 may be sized utilizing any of the techniques disclosed herein, including sizing based on a predetermined surgical plan. The predetermined surgical plan may be established by planning system 20 and / or method 198. Assembly 350 may include a transmission guide 356 configured to couple with implant 352. Transmission guide 356 may incorporate one or more of transmission members 354.

[0181] 24-26 with continuing reference to FIGS. 22 and 23 , each of the transmission members 354 can be integrally formed with the guide body 362 such that the position of the transmission member 354 is fixed relative to the guide body 362. Each of the transmission members 354 can extend from the guide body 362 to a terminal portion 354T. Each of the transmission members 354 can include an abutment member 368 or a first portion 354A extending radially outward from the guide body 362. Each of the transmission members 354 can include a second portion 354B extending axially between the first portion 354A and the terminal portion 354T. The second portion 354B can establish the terminal portion 354T. The terminal portion 354T and / or another surface of the second portion 354B can be configured to abut the bone B or other tissue adjacent to the implant 352, as shown in FIG. 26 . The surgeon or user may position the implant 352 based on the position of the transmission member 354 and / or transmission guide 356 relative to the bone B.

[0182] Each of the transmission members 354 can be positioned relative to the guide body 362 (FIG. 2) based on a predetermined surgical plan, such as surgical plan 33. In implementations, one or more surfaces of the transmission members 354 can be sized based on the predetermined surgical plan.

[0183] Each of the transmission members 354 may include a respective contact surface 354CS. The contact surface 354CS may extend along the end portion 354T, as shown in FIG. 26, and may be dimensioned relative to a predetermined surface contour of bone B. The predetermined surface contour may be associated with the articular surface of bone B, the periphery of the articular surface, such as the patient's glenoid rim, or another surface of bone B. The contact surfaces 354CS may be dimensioned in accordance with any of the techniques disclosed herein, including one or more parameters of the surgical plan 33, which may be determined in step 198G of method 198, according to respective contact points CP along the patient's anatomy. The transmission members 354 may include a first transmission member 354-1 and a second transmission member 354-2. The end portion 354T of the first transmission member 354-1 may have a different geometry than the geometry of the end portion 354T of the second transmission member 354-2, including the respective contact surface 354CS. The transmission member 354 may extend outwardly from the guide body 362 such that the contact surfaces 354CS contact the surface contour of the bone B at respective contact points CP. The implant 352 may be spaced apart from each of the contact points CP in response to positioning a guide pin GP (the guide pin GP is shown in dashed lines in FIG. 27B for illustrative purposes) within the bone B, as shown in FIGS. 27B and 27C.

[0184] 27A-27G illustrate various conditions for attaching an implant 352 to a bone B at a surgical site S utilizing a transmission member 354 and associated transmission guide 356. Planning system 20 may be utilized to establish a surgical plan for attaching implant 352. Implant 352 may be attached utilizing any of the steps of method 198 and / or in the same manner as implant 252 and respective assembly 250 of FIGS. 21A-21F. Method 198 may include forming each of contact surfaces 354CS to substantially follow the surface contour of bone B in step 198L, which may be based on the surgical plan established in step 198J.

[0185] The transmission member may have other geometric shapes, as shown by assembly 450 in Figures 28-30. Assembly 450 may include an implant 452 and a transmission guide 456. At least one transmission member 454 may extend outwardly from a guide body 462 of transmission guide 456. Transmission member 454 may be integrally formed with guide body 462.

[0186] The transmission member 454 may include a first portion (e.g., a transmission arm) 454A and a second portion (e.g., a transmission body) 454B extending from the first portion 454A. The first portion 454A may interconnect the guide body 462 and the second portion 454B. The second portion 454B may be cantilevered from the first portion 454A such that the second portion 454B is radially spaced from the implant 352 relative to the axes A, X.

[0187] The second portion 454B of the transmission member 454 may include a contact surface 454CS sized to contact the bone B or other tissue. The contact surface 454CS may be sized relative to a predetermined surface contour of the bone B or other tissue. In implementations, the contact surface 454CS may have a patient-specific geometry and may be sized to substantially match or follow the surface contour of the bone B associated with each patient at each contact point CP. The contact surface 454CS may be sized according to a predetermined surgical plan using any of the techniques disclosed herein. The implant 452 may be attached using any of the steps of method 198 and / or in the same manner as the implant 252 and respective assembly 250 of FIGS. 21A-21F.

[0188] The transmission member and associated transmission guide may be coupled to the implant using other techniques, as shown by assembly 550 in FIG. 31 . Assembly 550 may include an implant 552 and a transmission guide 556. One or more transmission members 554 may extend outwardly from an abutment member 568 of the transmission guide 556 or another portion of the guide body 562, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32 . The abutment member 568 may extend outwardly from the guide body 562. The abutment member 568 may have a substantially arcuate shape and may include a surface contour 568 SC dimensioned to substantially follow a perimeter 558 BP along the plate body 559 of the base plate 558 to limit relative radial movement between the transmission guide 556 and the implant 552 relative to axes A and X, as shown in FIG. 31 .

[0189] The transmission member 554 may be integrally formed with the guide body 562 and the abutment member 568 of the transmission guide 556. The transmission member 554 may be sized based on a predetermined surgical plan, such as surgical plan 33 (FIG. 2), using any of the techniques disclosed herein. The implant 552 may be attached using any of the steps of method 198 and / or in the same manner as the implant 252 and respective assembly 250 of FIGS. 21A-21F. FIGS. 33A-33D illustrate various states of attachment of the implant 552 with the transmission guide 556, which may correspond to one or more steps of the method 198.

[0190] 34 illustrates another exemplary assembly 650 for an orthopedic surgical procedure. Assembly 650 may be utilized to restore function of any of the joints and other anatomical structures in accordance with any of the techniques disclosed herein. Assembly 650 may include an orthopedic implant 652 and one or more transmission members 654.

[0191] The implant 652 can include a base plate 658 and an extension 660. The extension 660 can include a posterior surface 661B having a patient-specific geometry sized to substantially follow the surface contour of bone B, as shown in FIG.

[0192] The transmission member 654 can extend outwardly from the guide body 662 of the transmission guide 656. The transmission member 654 can be integrally formed with the guide body 662. The transmission member 654 can be positioned and sized relative to the guide body 662 based on a predetermined surgical plan using any of the techniques disclosed herein.

[0193] The guide body 662 may have a substantially circular or oval shape, as shown in FIG. 37. The guide body 662 may be sized to at least partially receive the outer periphery 658BP of the base plate 658. The inner periphery 662PI of the guide body 662 may be sized to substantially or completely surround the outer periphery 658BP of the base plate 658.

[0194] The transfer guide 656 may include one or more alignment members 664. The alignment members 664 may extend inwardly from the guide body 662 relative to the axis A. Each of the alignment members 664 may be dimensioned to be insertable within a respective opening 658A in the base plate 658 to limit relative rotation between the transfer guide 656 and the implant 652.

[0195] The transmission guide 656 may include one or more fixation members 670 configured to removably secure the transmission guide 656 to the implant 652. In implementations, the fixation members 670 may be dimensioned to couple with a circumferential rim 658R of the base plate 658 to establish a snap-fit connection. The snap-fit connection may limit at least relative axial and / or radial movement between the transmission guide 656 and the implant 652 relative to the axes A, X. The transmission guide 656 may include at least one pair of fixation members 670 that are substantially circumferentially opposed to one another relative to the axis A, as shown by fixation members 670-1, 670-2 in FIG. 37 .

[0196] Each of the securing members 670 may include a flange 670F extending from the outer periphery 662PO of the guide body 662, as shown in FIGS. 35 and 38D . The flange 670F may have a generally C-shape dimensioned to establish a recess 670R. The recess 670R may be dimensioned to receive a portion of the circumferential rim 658R of the base plate 658. Each of the flanges 670F may include a ramp surface 670RS dimensioned to bias the flange 670F outward in response to contact with the circumferential rim 658R of the base plate 658.

[0197] Implant 652 may be attached using any of the steps of method 198 and / or in the same manner as implant 252 and respective assembly 250 of Figures 21A-21F. Figures 38A-38E illustrate various conditions for attaching implant 652 with transmission guide 656, which may correspond to one or more steps of method 198.

[0198] At step 198P, coupling the transmission member 654 and associated transmission guide 656 to the implant 652 may include positioning the fixation member 670 relative to the implant 652 to establish a snap-fit connection.

[0199] A coupling member (e.g., a positioning member) 666 may be utilized to position one or more positioning objects, such as a guide pin GP, as shown in FIG. 38A. Step 198P may include mating threads 666T disposed along the coupling member 666 with threads 658T disposed along a central opening 658C of the base plate 658 to mechanically attach or otherwise secure the coupling member 666 to the implant 652, as shown in FIG. 38D. The coupling member 666 is omitted from FIG. 38C for illustrative purposes.

[0200] 39-42 illustrate another exemplary assembly 750 for an orthopedic surgical procedure. Assembly 750 may be utilized to restore function of any of the joints and other anatomical structures according to any of the techniques disclosed herein. Assembly 750 may include an orthopedic implant 752 and one or more transmission members 754 coupled to implant 752. Implant 752 may include a base plate 758 and an extension 760 extending outwardly from base plate 758. Extension 760 may be sized to contact bone or other tissue. Assembly 750 may eliminate a separate transmission guide, which may reduce the complexity of preparing for and performing a surgical procedure according to a predetermined surgical plan, such as reducing separate instrumentation and packaging.

[0201] Implant 752 and each transmission member 754 may be configured to abut or contact bone B or other tissue (see, e.g., FIG. 47A ). Transmission member 754 may be sized according to a predetermined surgical plan to establish a predetermined position and / or predetermined orientation of implant 752 relative to bone or other tissue at the surgical site. Implant 752 and each transmission member 754 may be sized utilizing any of the techniques disclosed herein, including sizing transmission member 754 and / or implant 752 based on a predetermined surgical plan established by planning system 20 and / or method 198.

[0202] Various techniques may be utilized to secure the transmission members 754 to the implant 752, including any of the techniques disclosed herein. The transmission members 754 may be attached to or integrally formed with the body 757 of the implant 752. In implementations, each of the transmission members 754 may be integrally formed with the extension body 761 of the extension 760 such that the position of each of the transmission members 754 is fixed relative to the extension body 761.

[0203] The transmission members 754 may be dimensioned to extend outward from another portion of the implant 752, such as the extension body 761 or the base plate 758. The transmission members 754 may be distributed circumferentially around the outer periphery of the extension 760 relative to axis X, as shown in FIG. 40 (the extension 760 is shown in dashed lines for illustrative purposes). The transmission members 754 may be positioned relative to the body 757 of the implant 752, including the extension body 761, based on one or more dimensions associated with a predetermined surgical plan.

[0204] Each of the transmission members 754 may include a first portion 754A and a second portion 754B. The first portion 754A may extend radially outward from the outer periphery of the extension body 761 relative to the axis X. The second portion 754B may extend axially between the first portion 754A and an end portion 754T relative to the axis X. The end portion 754T and / or another surface of the second portion 754B may be configured to abut the bone B or other tissue adjacent the implant 752, as shown in FIG. 47A . The surgeon or user may position the implant 752 based on the position of the transmission member 754 relative to the bone B so that the implant 752 is set in a fixed position and orientation specified in a predetermined surgical plan.

[0205] Various techniques may be utilized to couple the transmission members 754 to the implant 752. Each of the transmission members 754 may be coupled to another portion of the implant 752, such as the extension 760 or the base plate 758, at a respective frangible (e.g., breakable or separable) connection 772. Various techniques may be utilized to establish the frangible connections 772.

[0206] 39 and 40 , and with reference to FIGS. 41-44 , each transmission member 754 can include a base portion 754D extending from a first portion 754A to establish a frangible connection 772. The base portion 754D can be coupled to the extension portion 760 or another portion of the body 757 of the implant 752, as shown in FIGS. 41 and 42 . The first portion 754A and the base portion 754D can be joined together at a reduced thickness region, such as a notch or score, to establish the frangible connection 772. The frangible connection 772 can be established such that the base portion 754D is positioned inside the outer periphery of the base plate 758, as shown in FIG. 42 , which can reduce interaction between the base portion 754D and surrounding tissue after separating the frangible connection 772.

[0207] Each transmission member 754 may include an interface 754I (FIGS. 39 and 40 and 43 and 44). Interface 754I may be dimensioned to engage an instrument T, as shown in FIG. 47E. Interface axis IA may extend through interface 754I. Second portion 754B may be dimensioned to extend along interface axis IA.

[0208] The frangible connections 772 may be configured to separate in response to a predetermined amount of torque or force at the interface 754I. The predetermined amount of torque or force may be determined utilizing the planning system 20 and / or method 198, such as during configuring the transmission member 754 in step 198K. In an implementation, the frangible connections 772 may be configured to separate in response to a predetermined amount of torque in a first rotational direction RD1 (e.g., clockwise) about the interface axis IA, but not in a second rotational direction RD2 (e.g., counterclockwise) about the interface axis IA. The second rotational direction RD2 may be opposite to the first rotational direction RD1. In other implementations, the frangible connections 772 may be configured to separate in response to a predetermined amount of torque in the first rotational direction RD1 and / or the second rotational direction RD2. The first rotational directions RD1 of each of the transmission members 754 may be the same or different from one another. The transmission members 754 may include indicia indicating the first rotational direction RD1, such as an arrow or other directional indicator.

[0209] In an example implementation, the frangible connection 772 can be configured to separate in response to movement of the second portion 754B of the transmission member 754 in a third direction D3 and / or a fourth direction D4 relative to the axis X ( FIG. 41 ). The third direction D3 can be a direction generally toward the base plate 658, and the fourth direction D4 can be a direction generally away from the base plate 658. The separated state of the frangible connection 722′ is illustrated by the assembly 750′ in FIGS. 45 and 46.

[0210] 47A-47F illustrate various conditions for utilizing a transmission member 754 to attach an implant 752 to a bone B at a surgical site S. Any of the planning system 20 and steps of method 198 may be utilized to attach the implant 752. The bone B may be a portion of any of the joint and patient anatomies disclosed herein, such as a portion of a glenoid cavity.

[0211] 14 , transmission members 754 may be configured in step 198K, which may include, after establishing the surgical plan in step 198J, integrally forming transmission members 754 with implant 652 based on one or more dimensions and other parameters established in step 198G. Each of transmission members 754 may be coupled to implant 752 at a respective frangible connection 772.

[0212] Referring to method 198 of FIG. 14 , and with reference to FIGS. 47A-47C , implant 752 may be positioned according to transmission member 754 in step 198O. Positioning of implant 752 may occur so that rear surface 761B or another surface of extension portion 760 contacts bone B or other tissue at surgical site S. Step 198O may occur so that rear surface 761B of extension portion 760 substantially follows the surface contour of bone B based on a predetermined surgical plan (see, e.g., FIGS. 47A and 47C ), which may be established or updated in step 198J. Implant 752 may be positioned such that a portion of transmission member 754 may overlie the outer periphery of bone B, as shown in FIG. 47C .

[0213] 47D, with continuing reference to FIG. 14, in step 198Q, one or more positioning objects, such as a guide pin GP, may be positioned to establish a predetermined position and / or orientation of the implant 752 based on a predetermined surgical plan. The guide pin GP may be positioned within the central opening 758C by moving the guide pin GP in direction D1, through the extension 760, and then into the bone B.

[0214] The implant 752 may be secured to the surgical site S at step 198T, which may occur after positioning the implant 752 according to a predetermined surgical plan. A respective fastener F may be positioned in each of the respective peripheral openings 758P and thereafter into the bone B to secure the implant 752, as shown in FIGS. 47D and 47E.

[0215] With continuing reference to FIG. 14 and referring to FIG. 47E, in step 198S, transmission members 754 may be detached from implants 752. Step 198S may include moving instrument T along respective interface axes IA to engage each of transmission members 754 at interfaces 754I. Step 198S may include separating each of frangible connections 772 in response to having instrument T apply a predetermined amount of torque or force to each transmission member 754 at interface 754I, such as in a first rotational direction RD1 or one of directions D3, D4 ( FIG. 42 ). Separation of assembly 750′ and frangible connections 772′ is illustrated in FIGS. 45, 46, and 47F. Instrument T may include a retention mechanism for securing separated transmission members 754′ to limit separation of transmission members 754′ from instrument T after separation, which may improve removal of transmission members 754′ from the surgical site. An exemplary retention mechanism may include a grasper (e.g., a set of jaws) that couples with the outer periphery of the transmission member 754, a ball-plunger configuration, or a protrusion in a socket of the interface 754I that engages with a protrusion along the end of the instrument T in response to rotation of the instrument T.

[0216] 48-52 illustrate a method of forming an orthopedic implant assembly in a flowchart 896. The assembly may be utilized to perform joint arthroplasty to restore function to any of the joints disclosed herein. The method may be utilized with planning system 20 to form any of the implant assemblies disclosed herein, including assemblies 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, 650, 750, and / or 950, according to a predetermined (e.g., preoperative) surgical plan, which may be established according to any of the techniques disclosed herein. Planning system 20 and any of the associated modules may be configured to perform each of the steps of method 896. Fewer or additional steps than those listed below may be performed within the scope of the present disclosure, and the listed order of steps is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Reference is made to FIGS. 49-53, which illustrate various states or conditions of an exemplary orthopedic implant assembly 950 that may be formed utilizing method 896. Method 896 may be utilized in step 198L of method 198 to form the transmission member and associated implant assembly.

[0217] In step 896A, a predetermined surgical plan may be established. The surgical plan may include one or more dimensions associated with one or more transmission members relative to the surface contours of the respective patient's tissue, such as bone. The surgical plan may be established using any of the techniques employed herein, including planning system 20 and step 198J of method 198. Step 896A may include setting or determining one or more positioning parameters in step 896B. The positioning parameters may include any of the parameters disclosed herein, including the virtual position VP, virtual axis VA, and / or contact point CP determined in step 198G of method 198. Step 896A may include accessing one or more records 41 in database 29 associated with one or more transmission models 48, implant model 32, and / or surgical plan 33 (FIG. 2).

[0218] With continuing reference to FIG. 48 and with reference to FIG. 49 , various techniques may be utilized to form assembly 950. The method may utilize a printing assembly 990 to form assembly 950. The printing assembly 990 may incorporate a three-dimensional (3D) print head 990P coupled to a controller 990C. The print head 990P may be positioned relative to a substrate 992 (the substrate 992 is shown in dashed lines for illustrative purposes) to form assembly 950. The controller 990C may be operable to obtain coordinate information corresponding to a predetermined geometric shape of assembly 950 and to command the print head 990P to perform a series of passes to form successive layers of material on the substrate 992. The printing assembly 990 may be operable to form assembly 950 utilizing any of the materials disclosed herein, including metallic and / or non-metallic materials. While three-dimensional printers are known, the use of a three-dimensional printer to form the disclosed implant assembly is not known.

[0219] With continuing reference to FIGS. 48 and 49 , and with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51 , the printing assembly 990 may, in step 896C, print or otherwise form a portion of a body 957 of an implant 952 onto a substrate 992. The body 957 may include a base plate 958 and an extension 960 extending from the base plate 958. The substrate 992 may be separate from the implant 952. In implementations, the substrate 992 is a pre-formed portion of the implant 952, such as the base plate 958. The base plate 958 may include a plate body 959 extending between a first (e.g., anterior) surface 959A and a second (e.g., posterior) surface 959B along a longitudinal (e.g., central) axis X of the implant 952. In implementations, step 896C may include printing the plate body 959 of the base plate 958 to establish one or more openings. The apertures may include a central aperture 958C and one or more peripheral apertures 958P as well as other apertures 958A extending between the front surface 959A and the rear surface 959B of the plate body 959.

[0220] Step 896C may include printing or otherwise forming an extension 960, including an extension body 961, on a rear surface 959B of the base plate 958. Step 896C may occur such that the extension 960 may extend outward from the base plate 958. The extension body 961 may include a second (e.g., rear) surface 961B sized to contact bone. The rear surface 961B and / or another surface of the extension 960 may be sized to substantially follow the surface contour of the bone based on a predetermined surgical plan.

[0221] Step 896C may include printing or otherwise forming a portion of the body 957 to establish one or more passages 960P. The passages 960P may extend through the extension body 961. The passages 960P may be at least partially axially aligned with respective ones of the central opening 958C and the peripheral openings 958P, as shown in FIG. 53, and may be dimensioned to receive respective fasteners F to secure the implant 952 to bone. Step 896C may include printing one or more tubular members 960T to establish the passages 960P (see FIG. 53). Step 896C may include printing a portion of the extension body 961 to at least partially surround the tubular member 960T. In some implementations, the tubular member 960T is omitted, and the extension body 961 establishes the passages 960P.

[0222] The extension body 961 may be substantially solid or may include a porous scaffold that at least partially surrounds the tubular member 960T. The scaffold may establish the outer surface of the extension 960.

[0223] In step 896D, the method may include printing or otherwise forming one or more transmission members 954 such that the transmission members 954 are coupled to the implant 952. Step 896D may include integrally forming the transmission members 954 with the extension 960 or another portion of the body 957 of the implant 952 based on dimensions and / or other parameters associated with the surgical plan established in step 896A.

[0224] Each of the transmission members 954 can include a respective contact surface 954CS. The contact surfaces 954CS can include any of the shapes disclosed herein, including patient-specific or non-patient-specific shapes. Step 896D can include forming the contact surfaces 954CS to substantially follow the surface contour of the bone based on the surgical plan (see, e.g., contact surface 354CS in FIG. 26).

[0225] The method may include, in step 896E, printing or otherwise forming one or more frangible connections 972 to couple each transmission member 954 to the implant 952. Step 896E may be performed separately or simultaneously with steps 896C and / or 896D. The frangible connections 972 may include any of the frangible connections disclosed herein. Each frangible connection 972 may be integrally formed with a respective transmission member 954 and interconnect the respective transmission member 954 to a wall of the body 957 of the implant 952. Step 896D may include printing or otherwise forming an interface 954I associated with the transmission member 954. Each frangible connection 972 may be formed in step 896E such that the frangible connection 972 separates in response to a predetermined amount of torque or force applied to the interface 954I of the respective transmission member 954. The predetermined amount of torque or force may be established by one or more dimensions or parameters set or established in step 896B. Various techniques may be utilized to establish each frangible connection 972. The frangible connections 972 may be established by reduced thickness, scratches, perforations, and / or different material compositions (e.g., different densities), etc. to facilitate separation of the transmission member 954 from the body 957 of the implant 952.

[0226] 48, and with reference to FIG. 51, the remainder of the implant 952 may be printed or otherwise formed in step 896F. Step 896F may include printing or otherwise forming the remainder of the body 957 of the implant 952, including the remainder of the extension 960.

[0227] Steps 896C-896F may be performed such that substantially all portions of assembly 950 are printed or otherwise formed together to establish a monolithic or unitary component. For example, steps 896C-896F may be performed such that at least base plate 958, extension 960, and transmission member 954 are printed or integrally formed together to establish a monolithic or unitary component.

[0228] The method may include, in step 896G, performing one or more finishing operations on assembly 950. Step 896G may include machining a surface of implant 952 according to a predetermined shape. Step 896G may include applying one or more treatments to assembly 950, including applying surface coatings and treatments to implant 952. Figures 51-53 show assembly 950 in a substantially or fully finished state. Step 896G may include placing assembly 950 in sterile packaging for transport to a surgeon or associated facility.

[0229] The disclosed novel planning systems, assemblies, and methods can be incorporated into practical applications by providing improved positioning of implants relative to a patient's anatomy. The disclosed techniques can reduce the complexity of preparing for and performing a surgical procedure according to a predetermined surgical plan, including implementing the surgical plan by positioning the implant in a manner that closely corresponds to one or more parameters specified in the surgical plan. The disclosed techniques may more accurately position an associated implant, which may lead to improved healing. The disclosed transmission members and / or implant surfaces can be sized relative to the patient's anatomy, which may more accurately position the implant. The disclosed techniques can be utilized to couple the transmission member to the implant, which may reduce instrumentation and complexity. In implementations, the disclosed assemblies can omit a separate transmission guide by directly coupling the transmission member to the implant, which may reduce separate instrumentation and packaging. The disclosed transmission guides can be reusable, which may reduce the costs and training associated with implementing different surgical plans.

[0230] Although different non-limiting embodiments are illustrated as having particular components or steps, implementations of the present disclosure are not limited to those particular combinations, and some of the components or features from any of the non-limiting implementations can be used in combination with features or components from any of the other non-limiting embodiments.

[0231] The foregoing description is illustrative and is not to be construed in any limiting sense. Those skilled in the art will recognize that certain modifications may fall within the scope of the present disclosure. For these reasons, the following claims should be studied to determine the true scope and content of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0232] 33 Surgical Planning 52 Implants 54 Joints and transmission members 55 Assembly 56 Transmission Guide 62 Guide body 150 Assembly 152 Orthopedic Implants 154 Transmission components 156 Transmission Guide 157 Main Unit 158 base plate 159 Plate body 160 Extension 161 Extension body 162 Guide body 163 Coupling mechanism 164 Alignment member 250 Assembly 252 Orthopedic Implants 254 Transmission components 256 Transmission Guide 258 base plate 260 Extension 262 Guide body 264 Alignment member 266 Connecting members 268 Contact member 350 Assembly 352 Orthopedic Implants 354 Transmission components 356 Transmission Guide 358 base plate 360 Extension 362 Guide body 368 Contact member 450 Assembly 452 Implants 454 Transmission components 456 Transmission Guide 462 Guide body 550 Assembly 552 Implants 554 Transmission components 556 Transmission Guide 558 base plate 562 Guide body 568 Contact member 650 Assembly 652 Orthopedic Implants 654 Transmission components 656 Transmission Guide 658 base plate 660 Extension 662 Guide body 664 Alignment member 666 Connecting member 670 Fixing member 750 Assembly 752 Orthopedic Implants 754 Transmission components 757 main body 758 base plate 760 Extension 761 Extension body 772 Connection 950 Assembly 950 Orthopedic Implant Assemblies 952 Implants 954 Transmission components 957 main body 958 base plate 960 Extension 961 Extension body 972 Connection

Claims

1. 1. A delivery guide for an orthopedic surgical procedure, comprising: a guide body configured to be coupled to the implant; a plurality of transmission members extending from the guide body, the plurality of transmission members configured to contact tissue; Equipped with each of the plurality of transmission members is independently movable relative to the guide body; The guide body includes a passageway dimensioned to at least partially receive a guide pin insertable into bone.

2. The transfer guide of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of transfer members are positioned relative to the guide body based on a predetermined surgical plan.

3. The transmission guide of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of transmission members are distributed circumferentially around an outer periphery of the guide body.

4. 4. The transmission guide of claim 3, wherein each of the transmission members includes a first portion extending radially outward from the guide body and a second portion extending axially from the first portion, the second portion configured to contact tissue.

5. 5. The transfer guide of claim 4, wherein each of the transfer members includes a third portion extending from the first portion, the third portion being translatable along a respective slot established in the outer periphery of the guide body to set the position of the distal end portion relative to the guide body.

6. The transfer guide of claim 4 , wherein the first portion and the second portion establish a substantially L-shape.

7. 1. An assembly for an orthopedic surgical procedure, comprising: an implant configured to abut against bone; An assembly comprising: a transmission guide according to claim 1 .

8. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of transmission members are positioned relative to the guide body based on a predetermined surgical plan.

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