Personalized Orthopedic Surgery 2.0
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation surgical system that leverages AI, machine learning, and digital twinning to provide personalized surgical planning, real-time navigation, and optimized patient outcomes for orthopedic procedures.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed patient-specific surgical tools, but these tools were limited by their manual nature and lack of real-time feedback. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating AI-driven surgical planning, digital twinning, and real-time navigation to provide more accurate and effective surgical outcomes.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Personalized Orthopedic Surgery 2.0 system comprises a machine learning module that analyzes a patient's medical history, genetic profile, and anatomical data to predict optimal surgical outcomes and generate customized surgical tools and guides. The system also includes a digital twin of the patient's anatomy, which is used to simulate and optimize surgical procedures. During the procedure, a real-time tracking and navigation system provides augmented reality feedback and guidance to the surgeon. The system's modular, adaptive surgical guide system allows for interchangeable modules that can be customized and reconfigured for different surgical procedures and patient anatomies.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the use of AI, machine learning, and digital twinning in orthopedic surgery, which is a significant departure from the manual, patient-specific tools disclosed in the original patent. The integration of these technologies provides a novel and non-obvious solution for personalized surgical planning and real-time navigation.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Personalized Orthopedic Surgery 2.0 system could include the use of robotic-assisted surgery, virtual reality training for surgeons, or cloud-based data analytics for patient outcome tracking. Variations of the system could be developed for different types of surgical procedures, such as spinal or cranial surgeries.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Personalized Orthopedic Surgery 2.0 system has significant commercial potential in the orthopedic surgery market, which is projected to grow to $66.5 billion by 2025. The system's ability to provide personalized surgical planning and real-time navigation could lead to improved patient outcomes, reduced surgical complications, and increased efficiency in the operating room.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/1764 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1728 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/56 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00526 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/564 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/568 |
| A | A61 | A61B2034/108 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,206 |
|---|---|
| Title | Patient-specific surgical tools |
| Assignee(s) | LABORATOIRES BODYCAD INC. |