Patent Application
20230240855
Not Applicable.
The invention relates to methods for the optimization of joint arthroplasty component design and shoulder arthroplasty components such as stemless components and fracture stems for joint arthroplasty.
Various prostheses for the replacement of the shoulder joint are known. In one example shoulder prosthesis, the upper portion of the humerus is replaced by a humeral component including (i) a stem, or cleat, that extends into a bore formed within the humerus and (ii) a generally hemispherical head portion that is connected to the stem. The hemispherical head of the humeral component articulates with a complementary concave section of a glenoid component mounted within the glenoid cavity of the scapula. This type of shoulder prosthesis may be called a “primary” or “total” prosthesis. In another example shoulder prosthesis, often called a hemiarthroplasty, a hemispherical head of the humeral component articulates with the native glenoid. In another example shoulder prosthesis, often called a “reverse” or “inverted” prosthesis, the glenoid component includes a convex section that articulates with a complementary concave proximal section of the head of the humeral component.
There is a breadth of complications in shoulder surgery associated with devices that are not anatomically correct. This includes fracturing the humerus when trying to implant a device that is not in the shape of the humeral anatomy, catastrophic early component loosening when contact with native bone is not optimized, as well as lack of long term bone ingrowth. In addition, a high rate of stress shielding with associated bone resorption has been reported in the literature due to a lack of uniform stress distribution. In the fracture setting, tuberosity resorption remains a significant problem and has a substantial negative impact on patient outcomes.
Thus, there exists a need for improved stemless components and fracture stems for joint arthroplasty, such as shoulder arthroplasty.
The present invention provides a methodology that improves the understanding of proximal humeral anatomy through the use of CT scan data and 3D modeling. This methodology describes the interaction of anatomical features of the proximal humerus and how these features change based on the specific location in the proximal humerus. Additionally, the methodology has demonstrated that the shape of the proximal humeral region is side specific. Therefore, having right and left specific devices with an anatomic shape in a true population based distribution further facilitates and improves joint prosthetic component design. The methodology can optimize loading and fit at the bone-device interface. Furthermore, models were created to test the methodology and the interaction of the anatomic features and their interdependence on each other. The results of the biomechanical testing validated the methodology demonstrating significantly improved initial fixation compared to currently available standard circular prosthetic component designs. The methodology has also resulted in improved stemless components and fracture stems for joint arthroplasty. The fracture stems include specific features for an improved anatomic fracture fixation device with optimal shape and size of fins to maximize tuberosity healing. Furthermore, cadaveric validation was performed of both the stemless components and fracture stems.
In one aspect, the invention provides a prosthesis comprising a central body having a longitudinal axis normal to a reference plane that extends through the central body; and a plurality of fins extending laterally from an outer surface of the central body, the plurality of fins being spaced apart around the outer surface of the central body, wherein spacing of the plurality of fins is asymmetric in the reference plane. The prosthesis can be a stemless prosthetic component, e.g., a stemless humeral prosthetic component. In some aspects, a first fin of the plurality of fins has a first fin length, the first fin length defined by a first distance from the central body to an outermost radial edge of the first fin, a second fin of the plurality of fins has a second fin length, the second fin length defined by a second distance from the central body to an outermost radial edge of the second fin. The second fin length can be less than the first fin length. In some aspects, each of the plurality of fins has a proximal fin edge having a proximal edge length and a distal fin edge having a distal edge length.
In some aspects, the proximal edge length of at least one of the plurality of fins is greater than the distal edge length of the at least one of the plurality of fins. In some aspects, the proximal edge length of at least one of the plurality of fins is equal to the distal edge length of the at least one of the plurality of fins. In some aspects, each of the plurality of fins has a lateral fin edge, and at least one of the plurality of fins has a lateral fin edge sloped at an oblique angle with respect to the reference plane.
In some aspects, at least one of the plurality of fins is substantially trapezoidal. In some aspects, at least one of the plurality of fins has rounded fin edges. In some aspects, the central body has a first opening and a second opening, the first opening corresponding to a proximal side of the central body and the second opening corresponding to a distal side of the central body. In some aspects, at least one of the plurality of fins is modular and removeably coupled to the central body. In some aspects, the prosthesis comprises four fins, or five fins, or six fins.
In some aspects, the first opening has a first diameter and the second opening has a second diameter, the first diameter being greater than the second diameter. The central body and the plurality of fins can be dimensioned for implantation into a humerus of a subject. The central body and the plurality of fins can be dimensioned for implantation into a femur of a subject.
In another aspect, the invention provides a prosthesis comprising a central body; and a plurality of fins extending laterally from an outer surface of the central body, the plurality of fins being spaced apart around the outer surface of the central body, wherein at least one of the plurality of fins has an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter, the inner perimeter and the central body defining a window. The prosthesis can be a fracture stem, e.g., a humeral fracture stem. In some aspects, at least one of the fins having the at least one window includes one or more throughholes in a wall defined by the inner perimeter and the outer perimeter of the fin having the at least one window. Each throughhole can be configured to receive a suture. The central body can have a first opening, a second opening, and a hollow region extending between the first opening and the second opening. At least one of the plurality of fins can be modular and removeably coupled to the central body.
In some aspects, the prosthesis can further comprise a bone graft positioned in the at least one window. The prosthesis may further comprise a stem dimensioned to be received by a distal opening in the central body. The prosthesis may further comprise a proximal section having a first articular surface dimensioned to articulate with a second articular surface of a native bone or a prosthetic component, and a stem connected to the central body, the stem being dimensioned to be received by an opening in the central body. In some aspects, the first articular surface can be convex. In other aspects, the first articular surface can be concave. In some aspects, the prosthesis can be a monoblock prosthesis or a modular prosthesis. The central body and the plurality of fins can be dimensioned for implantation into a humerus of a subject.
In some aspects, the prosthesis comprises a first fin and a second fin, the first fin and the second fin being spaced apart around the outer surface of the central body such that the first fin aligns with a greater tuberosity of the humerus and the second fin aligns with a lesser tuberosity of the humerus when the prosthesis is implanted in the humerus. The first fin can have a first perimeter of a first length, and the second fin can have a second perimeter of a second length, and the first length can be greater than the second length. The central body and the plurality of fins can be dimensioned for implantation into a femur of a subject.
In another aspect, the invention provides a prosthesis comprising a central body having a first section and a second section; and a plurality of fins extending laterally from an outer surface of the central body, the plurality of fins being spaced apart around the outer surface of the central body, wherein the first section has a first longitudinal axis and the second section has second longitudinal axis angled with respect to the first longitudinal axis. The prosthesis can be a fracture stem, e.g., a humeral fracture stem. The second section can be removeably coupled to the first section. At least one of the plurality of fins can comprise at least one throughhole. The central body can have a first opening, a second opening, and a hollow region extending between the first opening and the second opening. At least one of the plurality of fins can be modular and removeably coupled to the central body. At least one of the plurality of fins can be configured to align a first fin segment with the first longitudinal axis and align a second fin segment with the second longitudinal axis.
In some aspects, the prosthesis may further comprise a stem dimensioned to be received by a distal opening in the central body. The prosthesis may further comprise a proximal section having a first articular surface dimensioned to articulate with a second articular surface of a native bone or a prosthetic component, and a stem connected to the central body, the stem being dimensioned to be received an opening in the central body. In some aspects, the first articular surface can be convex. In other aspects, the first articular surface can be concave. In some aspects, the prosthesis can be a monoblock prosthesis or a modular prosthesis. The central body and the plurality of fins can be dimensioned for implantation into a humerus of a subject.
In another aspect, the invention provides a kit for implanting a joint component into a bone of a joint wherein the joint component comprises a central body and a plurality of fins extending laterally from an outer surface of the central body. The kit may comprise a trial template having (i) a central ring having a longitudinal axis normal to a reference plane that extends through the central ring, and (ii) a plurality of arms extending laterally from an outer surface of the central ring. The plurality of arms can be spaced apart around the outer surface of the central ring, wherein spacing of the plurality of arms is asymmetric in the reference plane.
In some aspects, the central ring can have a central aperture defined by an inner aperture of the central ring, the central ring can have a wall defined by the inner perimeter and an outer perimeter of the central ring, and the wall includes a passageway for receiving a locator pin. The kit may further comprise a locator tool having a handle connected to the locator pin.
In another aspect, the invention provides a kit for implanting a joint component into a bone of a joint wherein, the joint component comprises a central body and a plurality of fins extending laterally from an outer surface of the central body. The kit can comprise a preparation tool having (i) a central hollow cylinder having a longitudinal axis normal to a reference plane that extends through the central hollow cylinder, and (ii) a plurality of arms extending laterally from an outer surface of the central hollow cylinder. The plurality of arms can be spaced apart around the outer surface of the central hollow cylinder, wherein spacing of the plurality of arms is asymmetric in the reference plane.
In some aspects, spacing of the plurality of arms of the preparation tool corresponds to spacing of the plurality of fins of the joint component, and each of the arms of the preparation tool has a lesser thickness than its corresponding fin of the joint component. The kit may further comprise a cannulated instrument for impacting the preparation tool into the bone.
In another aspect, the invention provides a method for manufacturing a prosthetic component for replacing a part of a bone of a joint in a subject. The method comprises forming the prosthetic component to include a vertical length and a horizontal length. The vertical length and the horizontal length of the prosthetic component can be determined by: (a) creating a three dimensional model from one or more scans of the bone of the joint; (b) positioning on the model a bone cut reference plane that extends to an outer surface of the model; (c) orienting on an image including the bone cut reference plane a first reference line that extends from a first border of a head of the bone to an opposite second border of the head of the bone; (d) orienting on the image a second reference line that extends from a third border of the head of the bone to an opposite fourth border of the head of the bone; (e) determining the vertical length of the prosthetic component from a first length of the first reference line; and (f) determining the horizontal length of the prosthetic component from a second length of the second reference line.
In some aspects, step (a) comprises creating a three dimensional model using multiple scans from a single subject or multiple scans from more than one subject. Manufacturing a prosthetic component may include using additive manufacturing. The prosthetic component can be a stemless prosthetic component or a fracture stem. The image can be processed to remove cortical bone in the bone cut reference plane before orienting the first reference line and the second reference line on the image of the cancellous bone.
In another aspect, the method for manufacturing a prosthetic component may additionally include determining a maximum depth for a prosthetic. The maximum depth of the prosthetic component can be determined by finding an intersection point of the first reference line and the second reference line on the image, or by determining the midpoint of first reference line. After selecting the midpoint or the intersection point, then the depth may be determined by orienting on an image of the model a third reference line that extends from the intersection point to fifth border of the head of the bone and determining the maximum depth of the prosthetic component from the length of the third reference line.
In some aspects, the method may further comprise forming the prosthetic component to include an inclination angle, the inclination angle of the prosthetic component having been determined by (j) orienting on the image of the model an axial reference line; and (k) determining the inclination angle of the prosthetic component from a reference angle between the axial reference line and the bone cut reference plane. In some aspects, step (b) may comprise positioning on the model an anatomic cut reference plane and selecting the anatomic cut reference plane to be the bone cut reference plane. Step (b) may comprise (i) positioning on the model an anatomic cut reference plane, (ii) positioning on the model a second reference plane spaced from the anatomic cut reference plane, and (iii) selecting the second reference plane to be the bone cut reference plane.
In some aspects, the second reference plane can be spaced to be parallel to the anatomic cut reference plane. The second reference plane can be spaced about two to ten millimeters from the anatomic cut reference plane. The second reference plane can be spaced about five millimeters from the anatomic cut reference plane.
In some aspects, the method may further comprise forming the prosthetic component to include a protruding section having a length, the length of the protruding section having been determined by (l) orienting on the image a fourth reference line from the first reference line to a surface of a tuberosity; and (m) determining the length of the protruding section from a fourth length of the fourth reference line. The protruding section can be a fin of a prosthetic component comprising at least one of a stemless prosthetic or a fracture stem.
In some aspects, the method may further comprise forming the prosthetic component to include a protruding section having a length, the length of the protruding section having been determined by (l) orienting on the image a fourth reference line from the midpoint of the first reference line to a surface of a tuberosity; and (m) determining the length of the protruding section from a fourth length of the fourth reference line. The protruding section can be a fin of a prosthetic component consisting of at least one of a stemless prosthetic or a fracture stem.
In some aspects, the method may further comprise forming the prosthetic component to include a protruding section having a length, the length of the protruding section having been determined by (l) determining an intersection point of the first reference line and the second reference line on the image (m) orienting on the image a fourth reference line from the intersection point to a surface of a tuberosity; and (n) determining the length of the protruding section from a fourth length of the fourth reference line. The protruding section can be a fin of a prosthetic component consisting of at least one of a stemless prosthetic or a fracture stem. The prosthetic component can comprise at least one of cobalt chrome, titanium, stainless steel, plastic, and ceramic. The prosthetic component can comprise multiple materials, and one or more additive manufacturing systems may be used to manufacture different parts of the prosthetic component that are assembled for implantation into the patient.
In some aspects, the joint is selected from elbow, wrist, hand, spine, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. When the joint is the elbow, the bone is selected from the ulna, radius and humerus, when the joint is the wrist, the bone is selected from the radius, ulna and carpal bones, when the joint is the hand, the bone is selected from phalanges, metacarpals, and carpals, when the joint is the spine, the bone is a vertebrae, when the joint is the hip, the bone is selected from the femur and the pelvis, when the joint is the knee, the bone is selected from the femur, tibia, and patella, when the joint is the ankle, the bone is selected from the talus, the tibia and the fibula, and when the joint is the foot, the bone is selected from phalanges, tarsals, and metatarsals
These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood upon consideration of the following detailed description, drawings, and appended claims.
Like reference numerals will be used to refer to like parts from Figure to Figure in the following description of the drawings.
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A prosthetic component 100A is one non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 100B is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 100C is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 100D is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 100E is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 100F is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 100G is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 100H is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 100I is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 100J is another non-limiting example embodiment.
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The following non-limiting example describes one way in which the kit 700 may be used for implanting a prosthetic component 100 into the bone of a joint. The bone head may be cut along a plane. The trial template 714 may be positioned along the plane. The locator tool 708 may be used to position the trial template 714 on the resected bone. Specifically, the locator pin 712 may or may not extend into the bone via a through-hole on the trial template 714. A guidewire may then be placed into the bone, which may help with the positioning of the preparation tool 716 and/or the prosthetic component 100. The trial template 714 may be removed after the placement of the guidewire. A drill may be introduced over the guidewire to create a central channel. The preparation tool 716 may be positioned on the bone and may use the guidewire to guide its placement. The preparation tool 716 may be pressed into the bone. The preparation tool 716 may then be removed from the bone after having made a guiding path for the prosthetic component 100. The prosthetic component 100 may be positioned to align with the recesses left in the bone by the arms 715 of the preparation tool 716. The cannulated instrument 706 may be used to impact the prosthetic component 100 into the bone. The cannulated instrument 706 may help the prosthetic component 100 achieve a tight fit within the bone. The proximal fin edges may lie flush with the cut plane of the bone. The guidewire may be removed from the bone, and additional tools may be used to alter or reposition the prosthetic component 100 within the bone. Once the prosthetic component 100 is positioned within the bone, a proximal section (such as 500 or 506 of
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A prosthetic component 200A is one non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 200B is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 200C is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 200D is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 200E is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 200F is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 200G is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 200H is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 200I is another non-limiting example embodiment.
A prosthetic component 200J is another non-limiting example embodiment.
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The following Example has been presented in order to further illustrate the invention and is not intended to limit the invention in any way.
There has been a drive towards bone preserving and less invasive procedures. However, significant deficiencies have been found in currently available devices, specifically they are not anatomic in shape. Many of the devices used are round with a uniform shape. As devices become smaller to accommodate less invasive procedures and are placed under increased stress at the device bone interface, there has been concern about early catastrophic loosening as well as long term bone ingrowth. In an effort for surgeons to maximize contact with native bone, there is a growing tendency for intra-operative fractures due to surgeons forcing a non-anatomic device in an anatomic space or placing an implant that penetrates the cortical bone creating a substantial risk of a stress riser with increased risk of future fracture.
In order to have an implant that maximizes contact with the best quality humeral bone, one needs an implant that matches the proximal humeral anatomy. This disclosure also characterizes that the proximal humeral anatomy is not uniform. Therefore, if humeral cuts are made at different levels of the proximal humerus, the underlying architecture and three dimensional structure is different. This difference has not been previously taken into consideration with humeral devices. In addition, the distribution of implant sizes available should be based on a true anatomic distribution as well as side specific implants. The current method maximizes device contact with native bone and minimizes risk of fracture.
There has been increasing use of shoulder devices for proximal humeral fracture worldwide. This has been associated with a high rate of tuberosity resorption and non-healing leading to sub-optimal results. Current device designs and sizes available are not based on an anatomic distribution and are not anatomic in shape. This method facilitates designing a fracture stem or fixation device with a proximal humeral body that is anatomic. In addition, the methodology facilitates designing the shape and size of fins for tuberosity fixation that are based on the true anatomy of patients undergoing these procedures. Currently, fins for tuberosity attachment are not anatomic in size, shape, and relative angular position to humeral stem.
In addition, humeral components used for shoulder arthroplasty in the setting of a fracture have been traditionally cemented to maintain control of rotation and height. Advantages of uncemented stems for the treatment of humerus fractures would include shorter operating room time, avoidance of morbidity associated with the use of cement, and the ability to change intra-operatively the alignment of the humeral prosthesis. However, recent research indicates a high level of stress shielding, tuberosity resorption, and unsatisfactory outcomes with current uncemented humeral stems with reverse arthroplasty for fracture. Using a rectangular proximal stem geometry designed for the proximal metaphysis and placing it more distally into the diaphysis to get press fit has a high rate of stress shielding and bone resorption. In addition, placing the stem too far distal to obtain an interference fit increases the stress on the tuberosity repair. These disappointing outcomes resulted in the comprehensive investigation of this Example into the cause of this problem and the resultant novel methodology to address this significant problem.
A unique database of fifty consecutive high resolution thin cut two dimensional and three dimensional CT scans with a custom designed bone stock protocol of patients who have undergone anatomic shoulder arthroplasty by one of the inventors was available for study. This custom designed protocol was specifically developed for a detailed understanding of the anatomy of patients with shoulder arthritis. In addition, three dimensional (3D) modeling of each of these patients was performed. A novel method for understanding proximal humeral anatomy was subsequently developed using this unique resource and underwent biomechanical testing and cadaveric validation.
In addition, a separate study was undertaken that included one hundred thirty consecutive patients who underwent shoulder arthroplasty for fracture. This study revealed key features that would assist the surgeon at the time of arthroplasty to anatomically place the humeral component and repair the tuberosities with an implant designed to facilitate bone healing.
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The Patient Data was: Gender, Age at Surgery, Height, Weight, Anesthesia Time, Operative Time, Date of Last Exam, Date of Last Radiographs, Primary Operative Diagnosis, Secondary Diagnosis, Implant Type, Implant Size, Type of Fixation, Prior surgery, Complication, and Reoperation.
The CT Data statistics were presented as: Mean, standard deviation, median, minimum, maximum, 10th percentile and 90th percentile. See Table 1 below.
Ratios: In addition, the following ratios were obtained to gain a better understanding of the relationship of the proximal humeral anatomy:
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The methodology of this Example confirms that the proximal humerus is not circular in nature and clearly explains the challenges with forcing a circular or rectangular device in this region. The methodology revealed a specific pattern and shape of the proximal humeral region as noted in Table 1. One can see that the anatomic cut revealed a surface area that was not round. The deeper cut was even less round in shape. One can see that the depth of bone from the cut surface to the lateral cortex of the humerus decreases significantly with the deeper cut. This is further reflected in the ratio of the vertical line and horizontal line to the depth of bone available. Moreover, there is a substantial decrease in volume of bone available for fixation.
This method and 3D modeling identified specific anatomical patterns and facilitates developing devices that maximize contact with native bone and minimize risk of fracture. Moreover, the data from this methodology of this Example defines a specific range of anatomic sizes to accommodate patients.
A model was created to test the methodology of this Example. The model was based on the deeper cut due to the fact that less proximal bone is available and greater stress would be placed on the model-bone interface. The model can be modified to accommodate an anatomic cut or other potential applications.
The methodology resulted in a non-fracture model that is left and right side specific. There is a protrusion that is shaped to accommodate the mean angle and contour of the lesser tuberosity. The model revealed that two protrusions could be placed in the region of the greater tuberosity using the mean angle of the greater tuberosity as a reference point as well as the contour of the bone in this region as revealed by this methodology. See
Using three dimensional CT scans of a patient in the middle of the anatomic distribution, templating was performed to compare the maximum size commercially available circular device that could be placed compared to the maximum size anatomic model based on this novel methodology that could be placed in the proximal humeral bone.
A testing protocol was then created to quantify resistance to torque-out failure about the anterior-posterior axis of the anatomic model compared to a circular device. The anatomic model had both a grooved and ungrooved type. The grooved type was used to match the grooves on the commercially available device. Each model was implanted in a 60×60×40 mm piece of rigid polyurethane foam with density of 5 PCF (Pacific Research Laboratories, Inc., Vashon Island, Wash.), per the guidelines specified by ASTM F-1839-08 “Standard Specification for Rigid Polyurethane Foam for Use as a Standard Material for Testing Orthopaedic Devices and Instruments”.
A cannulated technique was utilized. A guidewire was placed in the foam bone followed by drilling of a center hole. A preparation tool 2 millimeters in width was used to create channels for the 3 millimeters in width fins on the models. This allowed for a 1 millimeter interference fit when the model was placed in the foam. Each model was embedded to a depth such that the medial surface of the model was flush with the surface of the foam. A total of 6 models of each were tested.
Each embedded model was rigidly mounted to a 6-axis load cell (ATI Mini 58) via a bolt screwing into the central channel of the model such that the inferiorly located fin of the model pointed downward parallel to gravity. A torque replicating that of a shoulder-elevating motion was manually applied about the anterior-posterior axis until failure. Failure was defined as the model no longer being fixed within the block due to the foam fracturing around the model or the model sliding free of the foam. During this torque-out process, 3-axis force and 3-axis torque values were recorded at 100 Hz.
The resultant torque about the combined anterior-posterior and medio-lateral axes was computed for each trial. These combined torques represent the shoulder loads experienced during humeral elevation. Failure torque was defined as the peak torque during the test. A sample output from one model of the resultant torque with its peak value indicated is shown in
A fracture model was also created based on the methodology of this Example and anatomic measurements. See
The greater tuberosity fin was placed at 35 degrees from the vertical axis. This was the mean angle determined by the methodology of this Example. The lesser tuberosity fin was placed at 70 degrees from the vertical axis. This was the mean angle determined by the methodology of this Example. Windows in the greater and lesser tuberosity fins also allow bone grafting and encourage healing. The modular nature of the invention also facilitates fine tune adjustment by allowing the surgeon to rotate the proximal body on the stem. In addition, models of a fluted, tapered short stem that could be used in a press fit manner were created.
The intent was to minimize the amount of metal in the implant to encourage bone to bone healing while still providing an anatomically correct scaffold to help guide and provide a secure repair of the greater and lesser tuberosities. The fin models were created with the same intent as the stemless implant—using the shape of real cancellous bone from patient scans to guide the fin shape. We decided on two fins that centered on the greater and lesser tuberosity to help guide the surgeon in repairing the fracture by providing anatomical markers. The position of the greater and lesser tuberosity fins were determined from the anatomical data acquired from the set of fifty patients. The average greater and lesser tuberosity angles were determined from the whole data set while, the size of the fins were optimized for each of the five category sizes to match the cancellous bone shape. The five category sizes for the fracture prosthesis were based upon the anatomic cut. Dimensions that were taken into account for the category sizes include, depth, contour surface of the anatomic cut, horizontal and vertical face sizes, surface area, volume, and location of the tuberosities. The lesser tuberosity fin also has a bend so that it can extend down toward the modular stem.
In addition to biomechanical testing, cadaveric validation of the models was performed.
A humeral head cut was made that is appropriate for a patient with arthritis and a rotator cuff tear. A template was used to determine the size of the model and a guidewire is placed. The cannulated reamer was used to create the center hole. The prep tool was then placed. After removing the prep tool, which may include treads to facilitate removal, the model was impacted in place. One has the ability to place a humeral head for hem iarthroplasty/anatomic shoulder arthroplasty or a tray for reverse arthroplasty on the model.
The stem is fluted and tapered. Any proximal body can be used with any stem. In the fracture setting, the tuberosities were mobilized and the stem was press fit. One then matches the proximal humeral body to the patient's anatomy. The anatomic fin design with windows facilitates bone grafting and suture holes to facilitate repair. The model allows one to rotate the proximal body on the stem to fine tune the position of the fins. At the time of surgery, it can be challenging to determine the correct angular position of the tuberosities. If the tuberosities are rotated to far anterior or posterior, one can place the tuberosity fragments and associated rotator cuff under significant tension leading to failure. The anatomic position of the fins help guide the tuberosity repair to the correct orientation. One can use a humeral head for a hem iarthroplasty or humeral tray for a reverse arthroplasty with the model.
The development of the unique methodology of this Example can optimize the design of a wide spectrum of shoulder devices and offer a complete anatomic humeral offering. The methodology ensures that the product designs are correct the first time. By allowing for virtual design and validation, the methodology and database ensures the proper shaping and sizing of devices based on the true anatomy of patients undergoing these procedures. The methodology can improve the accuracy and efficiency of the design process, saving development cost and accelerating time to market. The methodology describes the interaction of anatomical features of the proximal humerus, describes how these features change based on the specific location in the humerus, and demonstrates that the shape is side specific. The methodology demonstrates that right and left specific devices with an anatomic shape in a true population based distribution may further facilitate and improve device design. This optimizes loading and fit at the bone-device interface.
The three dimensional proximal humeral anatomy that has been defined with the study of this Example also facilitates body design for proximal humerus fractures. This includes specific sizing of the fins used for fixing the greater and lesser tuberosities. A novel part of this method includes defining the angular relationship of the tuberosities in relation to each other. This allows the fracture stem fins to be designed with specific angles, height, and widths. These features assist and facilitate the anatomic repair of the tuberosities at the time of arthroplasty for fracture to improve bone healing and stability. One can also include the anatomic features into a tray design for reverse arthroplasty rather than a separate proximal body. The data and modeling of this Example indicate several possible options including the following.
One has the option of making a monoblock fracture stem with a proximal body that is proportionate to the stem diameter. This would allow a small proximal body with fins for smaller patients and large body with fins for a larger patient. Therefore, the implant becomes adaptable to the anatomy, rather than forcing the anatomy to adapt to the implant. These dimensions have an anatomic design based on the methodology of this Example.
This would be the first anatomic modular fracture stem to accommodate patients with different sizes of the tuberosities. The proximal body connects to the stem. This allows the surgeon to use the appropriate size proximal body for the patient.
One could also have the option of having modular fins for suture attachment that could be connected to the proximal body/stem in varying locations. The fins can be available in variable sizes based on this method. One also has the option of modular body and fins.
In addition to improvements in the proximal body, the distal aspect of the fracture stem could be improved with a tapered, non-rectangular geometry in 1 millimeter distal increments, extension of ingrowth material, and flutes for rotational control. This would facilitate use in an uncemented manner as well as use of a shorter stem. Additional design features to decrease stress shielding include the use of more flexible metal proximally such as titanium or foam metals such as tantalum. It may be possible to use a hollow stem to decrease stress shielding. Such a hollow stem may also be filled with a polymer material to improve stress distribution and thereby decrease stress shielding.
The methodology of this Example and the associated detailed understanding of the proximal humeral anatomy can facilitate design of improved fixation devices including intramedullary nails and plates. The methodology facilitates design of implants than can engage the best quality proximal humeral bone which is immediately below the cortex. In addition, the detailed understanding of the relationship of the tuberosities can improve the size, shape, and distribution of implants and angle that screws/blades/pegs could be placed. In addition, the specific angular relationship of the tuberosities defined by this methodology can direct anatomic fixation.
There are numerous scenarios that may result in significant proximal humeral bone loss including revision shoulder replacement, trauma, and oncology reconstruction. Allograft bone reconstruction of missing humeral bone is susceptible to bone resorption. Current metallic product offerings are non-anatomic in shape resulting in implants that do not restore normal kinematics to the shoulder. The methodology of this Example facilitates the design of a complete anatomic proximal humeral bone replacement offering with correct sizes and shapes as well as the ability to design modular prostheses that use different materials for different components of the prosthesis.
The methodology of this Example also facilitates the design of a truly anatomic proximal portion of a humeral component in the appropriate size, shape, and size offerings. Stress shielding represents a significant problem and is reported in the literature. An anatomic proximal portion with uniform stress distribution would help decrease this problem. The methodology can also be used to facilitate the design of humeral heads, trays for reverse arthroplasty, as well as stems of varying lengths. As a non-limiting example, the length of a stem may be selected based upon specific pathoanatomy.
The methodology of this Example and associated detailed understanding of the proximal humeral architecture has the ability to maximize device contact with native bone, thereby minimizing stress shielding and gaining stability. The methodology also facilitates the design of a truly anatomic resurfacing arthroplasty in the appropriate size, shape, and size offerings.
With reverse arthroplasty representing greater than 50% of the market for shoulder replacement, there is interest in expanding the use of stemless shoulder arthroplasty to reverse arthroplasty in the United States. However, there have been reports of higher failure in Europe when stemless is used with reverse. The more constrained nature of the reverse design along with greater risk of impingement at the end range of motion places increased stress on the implant.
Due to the increased stress on the stemless design with reverse arthroplasty, some surgeons have attempted to place the component in contact with the harder cortical bone in an attempt to gain stability. In addition, there is a desire to place a larger size stemless device to maximize contact with the best bone which is in the cortical region. This has resulted in some surgeons fracturing the cortical bone or placing an implant that penetrates the cortical bone creating a substantial risk of a stress riser with increased risk of future fracture and failure of the prosthesis.
In order to have an implant that maximizes contact with the best quality humeral bone, one needs an implant that matches the proximal humeral anatomy. All of the current stemless designs in the market are circular in nature and not side specific. As the methodology clearly demonstrates, the proximal humeral region is not circular, particularly when a reverse arthroplasty is performed. The humeral cut with a reverse is typically 5 millimeters more distal than an anatomic humeral cut, particularly with an onlay design. Therefore, the proximal humeral shape and size is different for a reverse compared to an anatomic arthroplasty. This was confirmed in the methodology of this Example and has the potential to impact implant design.
Therefore, forcing a circular implant into non-circular bone increases the risk of fracture and fails to maximize contact with the best quality humeral bone. Therefore, the ideal stemless or humeral stem design should be based on the true shape of the proximal humerus. In addition, the distribution of implant sizes available should be based on a true anatomic distribution. An additional aspect includes the concept that shape of the proximal humeral region may be side specific. Therefore, having right and left specific implants with an anatomic shape in a true population based distribution may further improve shoulder arthroplasty design. The methodology facilitates the design of an anatomic stemless device with improved shape, size, and fit.
There has been a significant drive to less invasive procedures minimizing bone removal. The methodology of this Example and associated detailed understanding of the proximal humerus has the ability to facilitate the design of less invasive procedures while maximizing device stability in the proximal humeral region.
This study of this Example and resultant methodology was performed to further define the proximal humeral shape and size distribution. It is also evident that implants based on the true anatomy and the described methodology would be beneficial in other areas including hip, knee, ankle, elbow, wrist, hand, and spine.
Thus, this methodology provides for the ability to design stemless components and fracture stems for joint arthroplasty, such as shoulder arthroplasty, and methods for the optimization of joint arthroplasty component design.
For any of these applications, a patient specific, custom designed prosthesis may be built based upon image data and the methodology described above for the patient in question. In this way, the prosthetic may be created specifically for the patient using additive manufacturing, or a 3D printer capable of creating a prosthetic out of the required materials, such as cobalt chrome, titanium, stainless steel, or other metals, plastics, ceramics, and the like. If multiple materials are needed to build different components of a modular prosthesis, different 3D printers or other manufacturing methods may be used to make different parts that are then assembled for final implantation into the patient. A number of non-limiting examples of manufacturing techniques such as milling, molding, additive manufacturing, and others can be used as manufacturing systems that could be deployed for building the patient specific devices described above.
The methodology enables the ability to design patient specific asymmetric implants, such as stemless, stemmed, fracture devices, or proximal humeral replacements, where the surgeon has the ability to preoperatively determine the optimal size, shape, and orientation for a feature, such as a fin/wing/protrusion/body, of an implant for a specific patient. The implant can be custom made for an individual patent with custom instrumentation to facilitate intraoperative bone preparation and implantation.
The methodology may be further modified to include an automated process of implant component design where such an automated routine performs measurements automatically on a medical image and optimized implant design features that may be patient specific, or may be used to indicate which size device would be optimally suited for a patient.” Automated or manually, the methodology (such as by measuring proximal humeral depth from the humeral cut) determines the optimal implant, either custom or stock implant, to be selected and ultimately implanted in a patient.
Although what has been described in detail here is with reference to certain embodiments, one skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be practiced by someone other than with the described embodiments, which have been presented for purposes of illustration and not of limitation. Therefore, the scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the embodiments contained herein.
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/489,335, filed Sep. 29, 2021, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/154,016, filed Oct. 8, 2018, which is a continuation application of PCT International Application No. PCT/US18/24044 having an international filing date of Mar. 23, 2018 which claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 62/476,214 filed Mar. 24, 2017.
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