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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 07, 2024
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2022
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN (US);
Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited, Sg, SG;
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ag, Zug, CH;
Samuel C. Dumpe, Sewickley, PA (US);
Branislav Jaramaz, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Rahul Khare, Sewickley, PA (US);
Roger Ryan Dees, Jr., Drummonds, TN (US);
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN (US);
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Zug, CH;
Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte Limited, Singapore, SG;
Abstract
Methods and systems for identifying and determining the size and orientation of a reamed portion of a patient's bone are disclosed. A tracking array and/or point probe may be inserted into an adapter device. The adapter device comprising a plurality of openings, having various connection means therein, such that when the tracking array is inserted into the adapter, a secure and robust connection is created. A reamer, stem, or similar tool may then be inserted into the opposing side of the adapter, during which, a secure and robust connection is created between the adapter and the tool. Thus, through the use of Computer Assisted Surgery Systems, a more accurate representation of the patient's anatomy can be obtained.