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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 2012
Filed:
May. 31, 2007
Robert Metzger, Wakarusa, IN (US);
Keith R. Berend, Columbus, OH (US);
Michael E. Berend, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., New Albany, OH (US);
Lance D. Perry, Warsaw, IN (US);
Ryan J. Schoenefeld, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Robert Metzger, Wakarusa, IN (US);
Keith R. Berend, Columbus, OH (US);
Michael E. Berend, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., New Albany, OH (US);
Lance D. Perry, Warsaw, IN (US);
Ryan J. Schoenefeld, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Biomet Manufacturing Corp., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
A method of preparing a joint for a prosthesis in a patient. The method includes obtaining scan data associated with the joint of the patient, preparing a three-dimensional image of the joint based on the scan data, preparing an interactive initial surgical plan based on the scan data, sending the surgical plan to a surgeon, receiving a finalized surgical plan from the surgeon, and preparing an image of a patient-specific alignment guide.