Personalized Spinal Reconstruction Platform
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A comprehensive system for planning, executing, and adapting personalized spinal reconstruction surgeries, leveraging AI, real-time data, and collaborative tools to revolutionize patient outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Systems and methods for physician designed surgical procedures', provided a foundation for patient-specific implant design. However, it was limited by its reliance on preoperative planning and static anatomical models. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating real-time data, AI-driven prediction, and intraoperative adaptation to ensure optimal implant configurations and minimize surgical complications.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Personalized Spinal Reconstruction Platform consists of four interconnected modules: 1) a neural network-based prediction module for forecasting optimal implant configurations, 2) a real-time intraoperative implant adaptation module, 3) a cloud-based collaborative surgical planning platform, and 4) a machine learning-based framework for predicting and preventing surgical complications. These modules work in tandem to provide surgeons with a dynamic, data-driven approach to spinal reconstruction, enabling them to respond to changing patient needs and anatomical conditions during surgery.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in spinal reconstruction by integrating AI, real-time data, and collaborative tools to create a truly personalized and adaptive surgical experience. The novel combination of neural network-based prediction, intraoperative adaptation, and machine learning-driven complication prevention sets this concept apart from the original patent and existing state-of-the-art solutions.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Personalized Spinal Reconstruction Platform could include: 1) integrating robotic-assisted surgery capabilities, 2) developing specialized modules for specific spinal disorders (e.g., scoliosis), 3) expanding the platform to accommodate other orthopedic procedures (e.g., joint replacements), or 4) incorporating virtual or augmented reality tools for enhanced surgical visualization and training.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Personalized Spinal Reconstruction Platform has significant commercial potential in the orthopedic and spine surgery markets, with potential applications in hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, and medical device companies. The market for spinal reconstruction surgeries is projected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by an aging population and increasing demand for personalized, minimally invasive procedures.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B34/10 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/743 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/748 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/7435 |
| A | A61 | A61B34/20 |
| A | A61 | A61B34/25 |
| A | A61 | A61B90/37 |
| G | G06 | G06N20/00 |
| G | G06 | G06T7/73 |
| G | G06 | G06T19/006 |
| G | G16 | G16H20/40 |
| G | G16 | G16H40/63 |
| G | G16 | G16H50/00 |
| A | A61 | A61B2034/102 |
| A | A61 | A61B2034/105 |
| A | A61 | A61B2034/107 |
| A | A61 | A61B2034/108 |
| A | A61 | A61B2034/256 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/365 |
| G | G06 | G06N5/01 |
| G | G06 | G06T2207/10072 |
| G | G06 | G06T2207/10116 |
| G | G06 | G06T2207/20084 |
| G | G06 | G06T2207/30012 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical informatics and surgical planning technologies, specifically focused on computer-assisted surgical procedures, virtual anatomical modeling, and personalized medical interventions involving spinal reconstruction and implant design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A multidisciplinary professional with expertise in biomedical engineering, computer science, surgical technologies, and machine learning, possessing advanced knowledge of medical imaging, computational modeling, and surgical intervention optimization techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's neural network-based prediction and real-time adaptation modules represent predictable extensions of the source patent's virtual anatomical modeling framework, leveraging established machine learning techniques to enhance surgical planning and execution. The disclosed variations systematically address known limitations in personalized surgical interventions by introducing more dynamic, data-driven approaches to implant design and surgical navigation. These technical improvements would be considered obvious incremental advancements within the established technological domain of computer-assisted surgical systems.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,264 |
|---|---|
| Title | Systems and methods for physician designed surgical procedures |
| Assignee(s) | Carlsmed, Inc. |