Orthopaedic planning systems and methods of repair associated with erosion
The system uses three-dimensional spherical object fitting to assess and quantify bone erosion at articular surfaces, enhancing orthopaedic procedures by improving implant selection and placement, thus addressing joint instability and pain.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ARTHREX INC
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing orthopaedic procedures struggle to accurately assess and address bone erosion and loss at articular surfaces, particularly in joints like the shoulder, leading to joint instability and pain, as current methods lack effective three-dimensional analysis and implant placement techniques.
A system and method utilizing a computing device with processors to execute a planning environment that fits three-dimensional spherical objects to articular surface contours, determining erosion conditions based on relative sizes and volumes, and displaying indicators of erosion in a graphical user interface to guide precise implant or bone graft selection and placement.
Enables accurate three-dimensional classification and quantification of bone erosion, facilitating improved joint mobility and healing by providing detailed surgical plans for implant selection and placement, addressing the limitations of two-dimensional classification systems.
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