Computer assisted insertion of an artificial hip joint

Details Computer assisted insertion of an artificial hip joint Computer assisted insertion of an artificial hip joint

2006-01-31

2006-01-31

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3732)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

Reexamination Certificate

active

06991655

ABSTRACT:
A system and a method for ensuring correct insertion of the components of a femoral prosthesis, i.e. a prosthesis stem with a ball head and a cup with recess for receipt of the ball head, is described. The system comprises a tool for controlling the mutual angle between the prosthesis stem and the cup in addition to a positioning system for definition of a reference system and for determination and adjustment of the offset and length of the leg.

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