Methods for determining meniscal size and shape and for devising treatment
First Claim
1. A technique for designing an anatomically correct interpositional arthroplasty system for a joint comprising the following steps:
- fusion of at least two imaging planes for the joint; and
segmenting data of one or more meniscal surfaces of the joint.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for determining meniscal size and shape for use in designing therapies for the treatment of various joint diseases. The invention uses an image of a joint that is processed for analysis. Analysis can include, for example, generating a thickness map, a cartilage curve, or a point cloud. This information is used to determine the extent of the cartilage defect or damage and to design an appropriate therapy, including, for example, an implant. Adjustments to the designed therapy are made to account for the materials used.
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12 Claims
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1. A technique for designing an anatomically correct interpositional arthroplasty system for a joint comprising the following steps:
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fusion of at least two imaging planes for the joint; and
segmenting data of one or more meniscal surfaces of the joint. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A technique for designing an anatomically correct arthroplasty system for a joint comprising the following steps:
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fusion at least two imaging planes for the joint; and
segmenting data of one or more cartilage surfaces of the joint. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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5. A technique for designing an anatomically correct articular repair system for a joint comprising the following steps:
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fusion of at least two imaging planes for the joint; and
segmenting data of at least one bone surface of the joint. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. A technique for designing an anatomically correct interpositional arthroplasty system for a joint comprising the following steps:
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acquiring one of an isotropic data set and near isotropic data set for the joint; and
segmenting data of at least one meniscal surface of the joint. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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9. A technique for designing an anatomically correct arthroplasty system for a joint comprising the following steps:
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acquiring at least one of an isotropic data set and a near isotropic data set for the joint; and
segmenting data of at least one cartilage surface of the joint. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A technique for designing an anatomically correct articular repair system for a joint comprising the following steps:
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acquiring at least one of an isotropic data set or near isotropic data set for the joint;
segmenting data of at least one bone surface of the joint. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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