The present invention relates to arthroplasty cutting jigs and systems and methods for manufacturing such jigs. More specifically, the present invention relates to uni-compartmental customized arthroplasty cutting jigs and automated systems and methods of manufacturing such jigs.
Over time and through repeated use, bones and joints can become damaged or worn. For example, repetitive strain on bones and joints (e.g., through athletic activity), traumatic events, and certain diseases (e.g., arthritis) can cause cartilage in joint areas, which normally provides a cushioning effect, to wear down. When the cartilage wears down, fluid can accumulate in the joint areas, resulting in pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility.
Arthroplasty procedures can be used to repair damaged joints. During a typical arthroplasty procedure, an arthritic or otherwise dysfunctional joint can be remodeled or realigned, or an implant can be implanted into the damaged region. Arthroplasty procedures may take place in any of a number of different regions of the body, such as a knee, a hip, a shoulder, or an elbow.
One type of arthroplasty procedure is a total knee arthroplasty (“TKA”), in which a damaged knee joint is replaced with prosthetic implants. The knee joint may have been damaged by, for example, arthritis (e.g., severe osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis), trauma, or a rare destructive joint disease. Typically, a candidate for a TKA has significant wear or damage in two or more “compartments” of the knee. The knee is generally divided into three “compartments”: medial (the inside part of the knee), lateral (the outside part of the knee) and the patellofemoral (the joint between the kneecap and the thighbone). During a TKA procedure, a damaged portion in the distal region of the femur may be removed and replaced with a metal shell, and a damaged portion in the proximal region of the tibia may be removed and replaced with a channeled piece of plastic having a metal stem. In some TKA procedures, a plastic button may also be added under the surface of the patella, depending on the condition of the patella.
Another type of procedure is a unicompartmental (knee) arthroplasty or partial knee replacement (“UKA”) in which only a portion (or a single compartment) of the knee is replaced with prosthetic implants. Typically, a candidate for a UKA has significant wear or damage confined to primarily one compartment of the knee. A UKA may be a less invasive approach than a TKR and may have a quicker recovery time. A UKA may be utilized to prevent the spread of disease, such as in the early stages of osteoarthritis, where the disease has only affected a portion of the knee and it is desirable to prevent the disease from spreading to other portions of the knee.
Implants that are implanted into a damaged region may provide support and structure to the damaged region, and may help to restore the damaged region, thereby enhancing its functionality. Prior to implantation of an implant in a damaged region, the damaged region may be prepared to receive the implant. For example, in a knee arthroplasty procedure, one or more of the bones in the knee area, such as the femur and/or the tibia, may be treated (e.g., cut, drilled, reamed, and/or resurfaced) to provide one or more surfaces that can align with the implant and thereby accommodate the implant.
Accuracy in implant alignment is an important factor to the success of a TKA or a UKA procedure. A one- to two-millimeter translational misalignment, or a one- to two-degree rotational misalignment, may result in imbalanced ligaments, and may thereby significantly affect the outcome of the procedure. For example, implant misalignment may result in intolerable post-surgery pain, and also may prevent the patient from having full leg extension and stable leg flexion.
To achieve accurate implant alignment, prior to treating (e.g., cutting, drilling, reaming, and/or resurfacing) any regions of a bone, it is important to correctly determine the location at which the treatment will take place and how the treatment will be oriented. In some methods, an arthroplasty jig may be used to accurately position and orient a finishing instrument, such as a cutting, drilling, reaming, or resurfacing instrument on the regions of the bone. The arthroplasty jig may, for example, include one or more apertures and/or slots that are configured to accept such an instrument. However, under some methods, it may be difficult to determine the proper orientation of an arthroplasty jig, and more specifically, of a unicompartmental arthroplasty jig.
A system and method has been developed for producing customized arthroplasty jigs configured to allow a surgeon to accurately and quickly perform an arthroplasty procedure that restores the pre-deterioration alignment of the joint, thereby improving the success rate of such procedures. Specifically, the customized arthroplasty jigs are indexed such that they matingly receive the regions of the bone to be subjected to a treatment (e.g., cutting, drilling, reaming, and/or resurfacing). The customized arthroplasty jigs are also indexed to provide the proper location and orientation of the treatment relative to the regions of the bone. The indexing aspect of the customized arthroplasty jigs allows the treatment of the bone regions to be done quickly and with a high degree of accuracy that will allow the implants to restore the patient's joint to a generally pre-deteriorated state. However, the system and method for generating the customized jigs often relies on a human to “eyeball” bone models on a computer screen to determine configurations needed for the generation of the customized jigs. This “eyeballing” or manual manipulation of the bone models on the computer screen is inefficient and unnecessarily raises the time, manpower and costs associated with producing the customized arthroplasty jigs. Furthermore, a less manual approach may improve the accuracy of the resulting jigs.
There is a need in the art for customized uni-compartmental arthroplasty jigs and methods of planning and generating such a jig. There is a need in the art for a system and method for reducing the labor associated with generating customized arthroplasty jigs. There is also a need in the art for a system and method for increasing the accuracy of customized arthroplasty jigs.
Disclosed herein is an unicompartmental femoral arthroplasty jig for assisting in the performance of an unicompartmental femoral arthroplasty procedure on a femoral arthroplasty target region. In one embodiment, the unicompartmental femoral arthroplasty jig includes a first side, a second side and a mating surface. The second side is generally opposite the first side. The mating surface is in the first side and configured to matingly receive and contact certain surfaces of the femoral arthroplasty target region. The certain surfaces are limited to and include a medial articular condyle surface, an articular trochlear groove surface, and a generally planar area of an anterior side of a femoral shaft. The first side is configured to be oriented towards the femoral arthroplasty target region surface when the mating surface matingly receives and contacts the certain surfaces.
In one version of the embodiment, the unicompartmental femoral arthroplasty jig further includes a cutting guide surface positioned and oriented relative to the mating surface to result in a cut in the femoral arthroplasty target region with a desired position and orientation. In some cases, the desired position and orientation may allow a prosthetic femoral implant to restore a patient's knee joint to a natural alignment and, in other cases, the restoration may be to a zero degree mechanical axis alignment.
In one version of the embodiment of the unicompartmental femoral arthroplasty jig, the certain surfaces associated with the medial articular condyle surface are generally limited to an anterior and distal regions of the medial articular condyle surface.
In one version of the embodiment of the unicompartmental femoral arthroplasty jig, the certain surfaces associated with the articular trochlear groove surface are generally limited to an anterior and distal regions of a medial articular trochlear groove surface.
In one version of the embodiment of the unicompartmental femoral arthroplasty jig, the certain surfaces associated with the articular trochlear groove surface are generally limited to regions of a lateral articular trochlear groove surface and a medial articular trochlear groove surface.
In one version of the embodiment of the unicompartmental femoral arthroplasty jig, the certain surfaces associated with the articular trochlear groove surface are generally limited to anterior and distal regions of a lateral articular trochlear groove surface and anterior and distal regions of a medial articular trochlear groove surface.
In one version of the embodiment of the unicompartmental femoral arthroplasty jig, the certain surfaces associated with the generally planar area of the anterior side of the femoral shaft are generally limited to being generally distal of the articulars genu and generally proximal of the anterior patellar facet boarder.
In one version of the embodiment of the unicompartmental femoral arthroplasty jig, the certain surfaces associated with the generally planar area of the anterior side of the femoral shaft are generally limited to: being generally distal of the articulars genu and generally proximal of the anterior patellar facet boarder; and at least one contact point with the anterior patellar facet boarder.
Also disclosed herein is an unicompartmental tibial arthroplasty jig for assisting in the performance of an unicompartmental tibial arthroplasty procedure on a tibial arthroplasty target region. In one embodiment, the unicompartmental tibial arthroplasty jig includes a first side, a second side and a mating surface. The second side is generally opposite the first side. The mating surface is in the first side and configured to matingly receive and contact certain surfaces of the tibial arthroplasty target region. The certain surfaces are limited to and include a medial articular plateau surface, an intercondyloid eminence surface, and a generally planar area of an anterior side of a tibial shaft. The first side is configured to be oriented towards the tibial arthroplasty target region surface when the mating surface matingly receives and contacts the certain surfaces.
In one version of the embodiment, the unicompartmental tibial arthroplasty jig further includes a cutting guide surface positioned and oriented relative to the mating surface to result in a cut in the tibial arthroplasty target region with a desired position and orientation. In some cases, the desired position and orientation may allow a prosthetic tibial implant to restore a patient's knee joint to a natural alignment and, in other cases, the restoration may be to a zero degree mechanical axis alignment.
In one version of the embodiment of the unicompartmental tibial arthroplasty jig, the certain surfaces associated with the generally planar area of the anterior side of the tibial shaft are generally limited to being generally distal of the tibial plateau edge and generally proximal of the tibial tuberosity.
In one version of the embodiment of the unicompartmental tibial arthroplasty jig, the certain surfaces associated with the intercondyloid eminence are generally limited to a medial upslope of the intercondyloid eminence.
In one version of the embodiment of the unicompartmental tibial arthroplasty jig, the certain surfaces associated with the intercondyloid eminence are generally limited to a medial upslope of the intercondyloid eminence and a region extending from anterior the intercondyloid eminence to towards a tuberosity over an edge transition from a tibial plateau region. In some such cases, at least one of the certain surfaces associated with the intercondyloid eminence merges with at least one of the certain surfaces associated with the generally planar area of the anterior side of the tibial shaft.
Further disclosed herein is an unicompartmental femoral arthroplasty jig for assisting in the performance of an unicompartmental femoral arthroplasty procedure on a femoral arthroplasty target region. In one embodiment, the unicompartmental femoral arthroplasty jig includes a first side, a second side and a mating surface. The second side is generally opposite the first side. The mating surface is in the first side and configured to matingly receive and contact a generally planar area of an anterior side of a femoral shaft generally proximal of the patellar facet boarder and generally distal an articularis genu. The first side is configured to be oriented towards the femoral arthroplasty target region surface when the mating surface matingly receives and contacts the planar area.
Yet further disclosed herein is an unicompartmental tibial arthroplasty jig for assisting in the performance of an unicompartmental tibial arthroplasty procedure on a tibial arthroplasty target region. In one embodiment, the unicompartmental tibial arthroplasty jig includes a first side, a second side and a mating surface. The second side is generally opposite the first side. The mating surface is in the first side and configured to matingly receive and contact a generally planar area of an anterior side of a tibial shaft distal of the tibial plateau edge and generally proximal of the tibial tuberosity. The first side is configured to be oriented towards the tibial arthroplasty target region surface when the mating surface matingly receives and contacts the planar area.
In one version of the embodiment of the unicompartmental tibial arthroplasty jig, the generally planar area includes a portion that extends distally from generally the tibial plateau edge to a point generally even with the beginning of a distal half to distal third of the tibial tuberosity. In some such cases, the portion extends medial-lateral from a medial edge of a medial tibia condyle to a point generally even with a medial edge of the tibial tuberosity.
In one version of the embodiment of the unicompartmental tibial arthroplasty jig, the generally planar area includes a portion that extends distally from generally the tibial plateau edge to a point near a proximal boundary of the tibial tuberosity. In some such cases, the portion extends medial-lateral generally between a lateral edge and a medial edge of the tibial tuberosity.
While multiple embodiments are disclosed, still other embodiments of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which shows and describes illustrative embodiments of the invention. As will be realized, the invention is capable of modifications in various aspects, all without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the drawings and detailed description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.
Disclosed herein are customized uni-compartmental arthroplasty jigs 2 and systems 4 for, and methods of, producing such jigs 2. The jigs 2 are customized to fit specific bone surfaces of specific patients. Depending on the embodiment and to a greater or lesser extent, the jigs 2 are automatically planned and generated and may be similar to those disclosed in these three U.S. Patent Applications: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/656,323 to Park et al., titled “Arthroplasty Devices and Related Methods” and filed Jan. 19, 2007; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/146,862 to Park et al., titled “Improved Total Joint Arthroplasty System” and filed May 15, 2002; and U.S. patent Ser. No. 11/642,385 to Park et al., titled “Arthroplasty Devices and Related Methods” and filed Dec. 19, 2006. The disclosures of these three U.S. Patent Applications are incorporated by reference in their entireties into this Detailed Description.
A. Overview of System and Method for Manufacturing Customized Arthroplasty Cutting Jigs
For an overview discussion of the systems 4 for, and methods of, producing the customized uni-compartmental arthroplasty jigs 2, reference is made to
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As described later in this overview, point P may be used to locate the computer generated 3D models 22, 28, 36 created from the 2D images 16 and to integrate information generated via the 3D models. Depending on the embodiment, point P, which serves as a position and/or orientation reference, may be a single point, two points, three points, a point plus a plane, a vector, etc., so long as the reference P can be used to position and/or orient the 3D models 22, 28, 36 generated via the 2D images 16.
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In one embodiment, the bone surface contour lines of the bones 18, 20 depicted in the image slices 16 may be auto segmented via an image segmentation process as disclosed in U.S. Patent Application 61/126,102, which was filed Apr. 30, 2008, is entitled System and Method for Image Segmentation in Generating Computer Models of a Joint to Undergo Arthroplasty, and is hereby incorporated by reference into the present application in its entirety.
Computer programs for creating the 3D computer generated bone models 22 from the 2D images 16 include: Analyze from AnalyzeDirect, Inc., Overland Park, Kans.; Insight Toolkit, an open-source software available from the National Library of Medicine Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit (“ITK”), www.itk.org; 3D Slicer, an open-source software available from www.slicer.org; Mimics from Materialise, Ann Arbor, Mich.; and Paraview available at www.paraview.org.
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In one embodiment, the restored bone models 28 are manually created from the bone models 22 by a person sitting in front of a computer 6 and visually observing the bone models 22 and their degenerated surfaces 24, 26 as 3D computer models on a computer screen 9. The person visually observes the degenerated surfaces 24, 26 to determine how and to what extent the degenerated surfaces 24, 26 surfaces on the 3D computer bone models 22 need to be modified to restore them to their pre-degenerated condition. By interacting with the computer controls 11, the person then manually manipulates the 3D degenerated surfaces 24, 26 via the 3D modeling computer program to restore the surfaces 24, 26 to a state the person believes to represent the pre-degenerated condition. The result of this manual restoration process is the computer generated 3D restored bone models 28, wherein the surfaces 24′, 26′ are indicated in a non-degenerated state.
In one embodiment, the above-described bone restoration process is generally or completely automated, as disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/111,924 to Park, which is entitled Generation of a Computerized Bone Model Representative of a Pre-Degenerated State and Usable in the Design and Manufacture of Arthroplasty Devices, was filed Apr. 29, 2008 and is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this Detailed Description. In other words, a computer program may analyze the bone models 22 and their degenerated surfaces 24, 26 to determine how and to what extent the degenerated surfaces 24, 26 surfaces on the 3D computer bone models 22 need to be modified to restore them to their pre-degenerated condition. The computer program then manipulates the 3D degenerated surfaces 24, 26 to restore the surfaces 24, 26 to a state intended to represent the pre-degenerated condition. The result of this automated restoration process is the computer generated 3D restored bone models 28, wherein the surfaces 24′, 26′ are indicated in a non-degenerated state.
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In one embodiment, the POP procedure is a manual process, wherein computer generated 3D uni-compartmental implant models 34 (e.g., femur and tibia implants in the context of the joint being a knee) and restored bone models 28 are manually manipulated relative to each other by a person sitting in front of a computer 6 and visually observing the uni-compartmental implant models 34 and restored bone models 28 on the computer screen 9 and manipulating the models 28, 34 via the computer controls 11. By superimposing the uni-compartmental implant models 34 over the restored bone models 28, or vice versa, the joint surfaces of the uni-compartmental implant models 34 can be aligned or caused to correspond with the joint surfaces of the restored bone models 28. By causing the joint surfaces of the models 28, 34 to so align, the uni-compartmental implant models 34 are positioned relative to the restored bone models 28 such that the saw cut locations 30 and drill hole locations 32 can be determined relative to the restored bone models 28.
In one embodiment, the POP process is generally or completely automated. For example, a computer program may manipulate computer generated 3D uni-compartmental implant models 34 (e.g., femur and tibia implants in the context of the joint being a knee) and restored bone models or planning bone models 28 relative to each other to determine the saw cut and drill hole locations 30, 32 relative to the restored bone models 28. With reference to the above POP discussion, in one embodiment, 3D models such as those depicted in
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The tibia is planned next.
In summary and regardless of whether via the manual or the substantially or totally automated POP process, in one embodiment, the uni-compartmental implant models 34 may be superimposed over the restored bone models 28, or vice versa. In one embodiment, the uni-compartmental implant models 34 are located at point P′ (X0-k, Y0-k, Z0-k) relative to the origin (X0, Y0, Z0), and the restored bone models 28 are located at point P (X0-j, Y0-j, Z0-j). To cause the joint surfaces of the models 28, 34 to correspond, the computer program may move the restored bone models 28 from point P (X0-j, Y0-j, Z0-j) to point P′ (X0-k, Y0-k, Z0-k), or vice versa. Once the joint surfaces of the models 28, 34 are in close proximity, the joint surfaces of the uni-compartmental implant models 34 may be shape-matched to align or correspond with the joint surfaces of the restored bone models 28. By causing the joint surfaces of the models 28, 34 to so align, the uni-compartmental implant models 34 are positioned relative to the restored bone models 28 such that the saw cut locations 30 and drill hole locations 32 can be determined relative to the restored bone models 28.
In one embodiment, once the shape matching is achieved as discussed above with respect to [block 120], the implant model 34 is modified or positionally adjusted to achieve the proper spacing between the femur and tibia implants to account for the cartilage thickness not represented in the restored bone model 28. To achieve the correct adjustment, an adjustment value Tr may be determined. The adjustment value Tr that is used to adjust the surface matching may be based off of an analysis associated with the cartilage thickness. In one embodiment, the minimum cartilage thickness is observed and measured for the undamaged and damaged femoral condyle. If the greatest cartilage loss is identified on the surface of the healthy condyle, which is the medial condyle in this example, then the lateral condyle can be used as the cartilage thickness reference for purposes of POP and, more specifically, for the adjustment value Tr. Of course, where the lateral condyle is deteriorated and is the target of the uni-compartmental arthroplasty, then the cartilage thickness can be measured off of the healthy medial side condyle to determine adjustment value Tr. Thus, the adjustment value Tr may be based on the cartilage thickness measured for the least damaged condyle cartilage. Once the adjustment value Tr is determined based off of healthy side cartilage thickness, the femoral implant model 34 can be positionally adjusted or otherwise modified relative to the restored bone model 28 to account for cartilage thickness to restore the joint line.
A similar adjustment process is also performed for the proximal tibia such that the adjustment value Tr is determined based off of cartilage thickness of the healthy side of the proximal tibia and the tibia implant model 34 can be positionally adjusted or otherwise modified relative to the restored bone model 28 to account for cartilage thickness to restore the joint line.
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Computer programs for creating the 3D computer generated arthritic models 36 from the 2D images 16 include: Analyze from AnalyzeDirect, Inc., Overland Park, Kans.; Insight Toolkit, an open-source software available from the National Library of Medicine Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit (“ITK”), www.itk.org; 3D Slicer, an open-source software available from www.slicer.org; Mimics from Materialise, Ann Arbor, Mich.; and Paraview available at www.paraview.org.
Similar to the bone models 22, the arthritic models 36 depict the bones 18, 20 in the present deteriorated condition with their respective degenerated joint surfaces 24, 26, which may be a result of osteoarthritis, injury, a combination thereof, etc. However, unlike the bone models 22, the arthritic models 36 are not bone-only models, but include cartilage in addition to bone. Accordingly, the arthritic models 36 depict the arthroplasty target areas 42 generally as they will exist when the customized arthroplasty jigs 2 matingly receive the arthroplasty target areas 42 during the arthroplasty surgical procedure.
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In one embodiment, the procedure for indexing the uni-compartmental jig models 38 to the arthroplasty target areas 42 is a manual process. The 3D computer generated models 36, 38 are manually manipulated relative to each other by a person sitting in front of a computer 6 and visually observing the uni-compartmental jig models 38 and arthritic models 36 on the computer screen 9 and manipulating the models 36, 38 by interacting with the computer controls 11. In one embodiment, by superimposing the uni-compartmental jig models 38 (e.g., femur and tibia arthroplasty jigs in the context of the joint being a knee) over the arthroplasty target areas 42 of the arthritic models 36, or vice versa, the surface models 40 of the arthroplasty target areas 42 can be imported into the uni-compartmental jig models 38, resulting in uni-compartmental jig models 38 indexed to matingly receive the arthroplasty target areas 42 of the arthritic models 36. Point P′ (X0-k, Y0-k, Z0-k) can also be imported into the uni-compartmental jig models 38, resulting in uni-compartmental jig models 38 positioned and oriented relative to point P′ (X0-k, Y0-k, Z0-k) to allow their integration with the bone cut and drill hole data 44 of [block 125].
In one embodiment, the procedure for indexing the uni-compartmental jig models 38 to the arthroplasty target areas 42 is generally or completely automated, as disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/959,344 to Park, which is entitled System and Method for Manufacturing Arthroplasty Jigs, was filed Dec. 18, 2007 and is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this Detailed Description. For example, a computer program may create 3D computer generated surface models 40 of the arthroplasty target areas 42 of the arthritic models 36. The computer program may then import the surface models 40 and point P′ (X0-k, Y0-k, Z0-k) into the uni-compartmental jig models 38, resulting in the uni-compartmental jig models 38 being indexed to matingly receive the arthroplasty target areas 42 of the arthritic models 36. The resulting uni-compartmental jig models 38 are also positioned and oriented relative to point P′ (X0-k, Y0-k, Z0-k) to allow their integration with the bone cut and drill hole data 44 of [block 125].
In one embodiment, the arthritic models 36 may be 3D volumetric models as generated from the closed-loop process discussed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/959,344 filed by Park. In other embodiments, the arthritic models 36 may be 3D surface models as generated from the open-loop process discussed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/959,344 filed by Park.
In one embodiment, the models 40 of the arthroplasty target areas 42 of the arthritic models 36 may be generated via an overestimation process as disclosed in U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/083,053, which is entitled System and Method for Manufacturing Arthroplasty Jigs Having Improved Mating Accuracy, was filed by Park Jul. 23, 2008, and is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety into this Detailed Description.
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The remainder of this Detailed Description will now discuss example customized arthroplasty uni-compartmental cutting jigs 2 capable of being manufactured via the above-discussed process in addition to methods of using the jigs 2. While, as pointed out above, the above-discussed process may be employed to manufacture jigs 2 configured for arthroplasty procedures involving knees, elbows, ankles, wrists, hips, shoulders, vertebra interfaces, etc., the jig examples depicted in
For a discussion of a femur arthroplasty jig 2a, reference is first made to
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The surface of the interior portion 200 of the femur cutting jig 2A is machined or otherwise formed into a selected femur jig blank 50A and is based or defined off of a 3D surface model 40 of a target area 42 of the damaged lower end or target area 42 of the patient's femur 18.
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For a discussion of certain sizing measurements that may be utilized in the development of the femur cutting jig 2a, reference is now made to
The size of the femoral jig 2a depends on the size of each particular patient's bone. In one embodiment, as shown in
For a discussion of the mating surfaces for the femur arthroplasty jig 2a, reference is now made to
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The anterior medial condyle 303 includes an anterior region of the articular surface of the medial condyle 301. The posterior edge of the anterior medial condyle 303 begins where the articular surface of the medial condyle 301 begins to significantly curve towards the distal medial condyle 302 of the articular surface of the medial condyle 301, and the lateral edge of the anterior medial condyle 303 begins where the articular surface of the medial condyle 301 begins to significantly curve towards or transition into the medial region of the trochlear groove 307.
The distal medial trochlear groove 305 includes a distal-medial region of the articular surface of the trochlear groove 307. The medial edge of the distal medial trochlear groove 305 begins where the articular surface of the trochlear groove 307 begins to significantly curve or transition into the anterior medial condyle 303 of the articular surface of the medial condyle 301, and the lateral edge of the distal medial trochlear groove 305 begins where the articular surface of the trochlear groove 307 begins to curve out of or transition from the deepest portion of the trochlear groove 307.
The distal lateral trochlear groove 306 includes a distal-lateral region of the articular surface of the trochlear groove 307. The medial edge of the distal lateral trochlear groove 306 begins where the articular surface of the trochlear groove 307 begins to significantly curve or transition into the deepest portion of the trochlear groove 307, and the lateral edge of the distal lateral trochlear groove 306 begins where the articular surface of the trochlear groove 307 begins to curve or transition into the articular surface of the lateral condyle.
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The antero-lateral trochlear groove 309 includes an anterior-lateral region of the articular surface of the trochlear groove 307. The antero-lateral trochlear groove 309 is located between the anterior patellar facet boarder 314 and the distal lateral trochlear groove 306. The lateral edge of the antero-lateral trochlear groove 309 begins where the articular surface of the trochlear groove 307 begins to curve or transition into the articular surface of the lateral condyle.
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An anterior-center-medial target region 311 forms a central/medial discrete region within the overall region 312 just lateral of the region 310. The anterior-center-medial region 311 has a medial edge generally even with a line extending distally-proximally through the transition between the medial condyle and the trochlear groove, and a lateral edge generally even with a line extending distally-proximally through the deepest portion of the trochlear groove.
An anterior-lateral target region 313 forms a lateral discrete region within the overall region 312 just lateral of the region 311. The anterior-lateral region 313 has a medial edge generally even with a line extending distally-proximally through the deepest portion of the trochlear groove, and a lateral edge generally even with a line extending distally-proximally through the transition between the trochlear groove and the lateral condyle surface.
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For each of these embodiments, overestimating is performed at the rim 314 of articular cartilage, except at, for example, two points 329, 333 (
A detailed discussion of the overestimation process is provided in U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/083,053, which is entitled System and Method for Manufacturing Arthroplasty Jigs Having Improved Mating Accuracy, was filed by Park Jul. 23, 2008, and is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety into this Detailed Description.
Mating in the trochlear groove can be achieved with two different methods. In one method, mating 332 would be absolute as illustrated in
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For a discussion of the tibia arthroplasty jig 2b, reference is first made to
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The surface of the interior portion 404 of the tibia cutting jig 2b is machined or otherwise formed into a selected tibia jig blank 50B and is based or defined off of a 3D surface model 40 of a target area 42 of the damaged upper end or target area 42 of the patient's tibia 20.
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For a discussion of certain sizing measurements that may be utilized in the development of the tibial cutting jig 2b, reference is now made to
The size of the tibial jig 2b is determined by the size of the patient's bone 20.
For a discussion of the mating surfaces for the tibial arthroplasty jig 2b, reference is now made to
The tibial arthroplasty jig 2b mates to the medial surfaces of the proximal tibia 20. In one embodiment, for stability, the guide 2b may at least mate to the surfaces that are illustrated in
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The center sub-region 538 may be a generally planar surface region that extends distally from generally the plateau edge or capsule line to a point near the proximal boundary of the tibial tuberosity 555. The center sub-region 538 may extend medial-lateral from the lateral edge of the medial sub-region 537 to a point generally even with a center of the tibial tuberosity 555 or even to the lateral edge of the tibial tuberosity 555.
To result in a jig 2a having mating surfaces that only matingly engage or contact some or all of the above-discussed surfaces of the tibia 20, overestimation during the segmentation process may be employed to over-machine those areas of the jig 2a that correspond to those surfaces of the tibia 20 that are outside the double cross hatched regions and/or the single cross hatched regions depicted in
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In some embodiments, mating at the medial upslope 535 of the intercondyloid eminence 556 may be necessary to stabilize internal/external rotation. Because of the rapid change in geometry at the upslope, to facilitate accurate mating at this location 535, overestimation may be performed to prevent mismatching.
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The discussion provided herein is given in the context of uni-compartmental jigs and the generation thereof. However, the disclosure provided herein is readily applicable to total arthroplasty procedures in the knee or other joint contexts. Thus, the disclosure provided herein should be considered as encompassing jigs and the generation thereof for both total and uni-compartmental arthroplasty procedures. Additionally, while the discussion is given in the context of restoring the patient to their natural alignment, the concepts taught herein are also readily applicable to arthroplasty procedures causing the patient's knee to be zero mechanical axis. Thus, the disclosure contained herein should be considered to encompass both natural alignment and mechanical axis alignment. Additionally, the discussion provided herein is given in the context of medial uni-compartmental knee jigs but the teachings are equally applicable to lateral uni-compartmental knee jigs; therefore the disclosure should be considered to encompass both medial and lateral uni-compartmental knee jigs.
For an overview of an embodiment of the above-described methods of design, manufacture and use of the above-described arthroplasty jigs that may be utilized in a UKA procedure, reference is made to
Depending on the type of arthroplasty jig desired, the systems and methods disclosed herein may be applied to both the production of natural alignment arthroplasty jigs, zero degree mechanical axis alignment jigs, or arthroplasty jigs configured to provide a result that is somewhere between natural alignment and zero degree mechanical axis alignment.
Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, persons skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to U.S. provisional patent application 61/122,842, which was filed Dec. 16, 2008, entitled “Uni-Compartmental Customized Arthroplasty Cutting Jigs And Methods Of Making The Same” and is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety into the present application.
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