20240041498. SOFTWARE FOR USE WITH DEFORMITY CORRECTION simplified abstract (Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC)
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SOFTWARE FOR USE WITH DEFORMITY CORRECTION
Organization Name
Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
Inventor(s)
Adam John Edelhauser of Nyack NY (US)
Ashish Gangwar of Gurgaon (IN)
Sandeep Menon of 1st Cross Cooke Town (IN)
SOFTWARE FOR USE WITH DEFORMITY CORRECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240041498 titled 'SOFTWARE FOR USE WITH DEFORMITY CORRECTION
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure is about software used in planning the correction of bone deformities before or after surgery. Specifically, it focuses on virtually manipulating rings and struts of an external fixation frame to plan the steps for correcting bone deformities in multiple bone portions of a patient. The software allows users to define and manipulate bone deformities and add fixation rings and struts virtually. Based on these virtual manipulations, a correction plan is generated that describes the necessary length adjustments to the model struts over time to correct the bone deformity. The software can also be used after surgical fixation of the frame and struts to the deformed bone.
- The software allows users to virtually manipulate rings and struts of an external fixation frame to plan the correction of bone deformities.
- Users can define and manipulate bone deformities and add fixation rings and struts virtually.
- Based on the virtual manipulations, a correction plan is generated that describes the necessary length adjustments to the model struts over time.
- The software can be used before surgery to plan the correction, or after surgical fixation to the deformed bone.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Preoperative planning: Surgeons can use the software to virtually plan the correction of bone deformities before surgery, allowing for more accurate and efficient procedures.
- Postoperative monitoring: The software can be used to monitor the progress of bone deformity correction after surgical fixation, ensuring that the desired correction is achieved over time.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Inaccurate correction planning: The software provides a virtual platform for surgeons to plan and visualize the correction of bone deformities, reducing the risk of errors and improving the accuracy of the correction.
- Time-consuming manual calculations: The software generates a correction plan that describes the necessary length adjustments to the model struts, eliminating the need for manual calculations and saving time for surgeons.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved surgical outcomes: The software allows for precise planning and monitoring of bone deformity correction, leading to improved surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Time and cost savings: By eliminating the need for manual calculations and providing a virtual platform for planning, the software saves time and reduces costs associated with correction procedures.
- Enhanced visualization: Surgeons can visualize the correction plan in a virtual environment, allowing for better understanding and communication of the procedure.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure relates to software used in planning the correction of bone deformities preoperatively or postoperatively, and in particular relates to virtually manipulating rings and struts of an external fixation frame in order to plan the steps for making a desired correction to two or more bone portions of a patient. the software can be used prior to surgery, allowing a user to virtually define a bone deformity, and virtually add and manipulate fixation rings and struts to the bone deformity. based on the virtual manipulations, a correction plan can be generated that describes length adjustments that should be made to the plurality of model struts over a period of time to correct the bone deformity. the software can also be used after surgical fixation of the fixation frame and struts to the deformed bone.
