Abstract:
A cutting assembly for resecting a patient's patella during knee surgery comprises a cutting instrument having a cutting head for cutting the patella on a selected resection plane, and a patella clamp having opposing jaws which can be moved towards one another to clamp the patella between them. The clamp provides a reference surface for engaging the posterior surface of the patella, and a support surface for supporting the cutting head of the cutting instrument, thereby locating the cutting instrument relative to the clamp. The assembly includes a plurality of connector inserts which can be mounted individually or in one or more combinations on or relative to the clamp, providing a physical connection between the reference and support surfaces which defines the inclination of the support surface relative to the reference surface so that the inclination of the support surface relative to the reference surface can be varied by changing one or more of the connector inserts.
Abstract:
A positioning guide system for guiding a surgical tool comprising a positioning guide and a user interface. The positioning guide comprising: an interface to correspond to a plurality of anatomic landmarks of a patient; a plurality of sensors to provide an output indicative of the proximity of the interface and one or more of the plurality of anatomic landmarks; and a tool guide, for a surgical tool, positioned relative to the interface. The user interface provides a user output indicative of correct positioning of the positioning guide and the anatomic landmarks of the patient based on the output of the plurality of sensors.
Abstract:
A positioning guide system for guiding a surgical tool comprising a positioning guide and a user interface. The positioning guide comprising: an interface to correspond to a plurality of anatomic landmarks of a patient; a plurality of sensors to provide an output indicative of the proximity of the interface and one or more of the plurality of anatomic landmarks; and a tool guide, for a surgical tool, positioned relative to the interface. The user interface provides a user output indicative of correct positioning of the positioning guide and the anatomic landmarks of the patient based on the output of the plurality of sensors.
Abstract:
A positioning guide system for guiding a surgical tool comprising a positioning guide and a user interface. The positioning guide comprising: an interface to correspond to a plurality of anatomic landmarks of a patient; a plurality of sensors to provide an output indicative of the proximity of the interface and one or more of the plurality of anatomic landmarks; and a tool guide, for a surgical tool, positioned relative to the interface. The user interface provides a user output indicative of correct positioning of the positioning guide and the anatomic landmarks of the patient based on the output of the plurality of sensors.
Abstract:
Methods for preparing a bone in surgery using an imaging system, a navigation system having a locating device, and a robotic system having a cutting tool. A cannula is guided into an incision to expand the incision and provide access to the bone so that the cutting tool is insertable through the cannula to remove material from the bone. An implant is insertable through the cannula to be placed in the bone.
Abstract:
An orthopedic surgical instrument includes a patella trial and drill guide that may be used to both perform a surgical trial of the patellofemoral joint and guide the surgeon in drilling a number of anchor holes in the patella of the patient.
Abstract:
A patella clamping device has a handle having a first arm and a second arm, the arms each having a first gripping end and a second clamping end. The clamping ends are movable towards the opposite arm by action on the gripping end of each arm. The clamping ends of the first and second arms comprise opposed clamping surfaces. The clamping end of each arm has a body portion having spaced first and second surface defining the opposed surface of each arm. A plurality of pins extend from the first to the second surface. A rotatable toothed jaw member is pivotally mounted on each of the pins. The jaw member has at least one tooth extending outwardly of the opposed surface of each arm for engaging the patella. Each body has a third surface spaced from the second surface to create a slot for receiving a saw blade.
Abstract:
A device for use in joint replacement surgery is disclosed, the device may comprise a patient-specific jig having a body formed using three dimensional data corresponding to a first resection surface of a bone of a patient according to a preoperative plan. The body may also include a first bone facing surface configured to match the first resection surface of the bone of the patient according to the three dimensional data and an alignment perimeter sized and shaped to match a perimeter of the resection surface of the bone of the patient according to the three dimensional data.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.