Image analysis – Applications – Biomedical applications
Reexamination Certificate
2010-08-10
2011-12-13
Tabatabai, Abolfazl (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Biomedical applications
C606S088000, C623S014120
Reexamination Certificate
active
08077950
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods for determining meniscal size and shape for use in designing therapies for the treatment of various joint diseases. The invention uses an image of a joint that is processed for analysis. Analysis can include, for example, generating a thickness map, a cartilage curve, or a point cloud. This information is used to determine the extent of the cartilage defect or damage and to design an appropriate therapy, including, for example, an implant. Adjustments to the designed therapy are made to account for the materials used.
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Lang Philipp
Linder Barry J.
Steines Daniel
Tsougarakis Konstantinos
Vissa Bhaskar Rao
ConforMIS, Inc.
Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP
Tabatabai Abolfazl
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