Intelligent Interbody Fusion Systems with AI, IoT, and Blockchain Integration

This inventive concept combines the original intervertebral disc prosthesis insertion system with cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain to create a more efficient, secure, and patient-centric system for spinal fusion procedures.

The original patent addressed the need for a more efficient and precise system for inserting intervertebral disc prostheses. However, the original system lacked real-time data analysis, secure data storage, and personalized prosthesis design. The new inventive concept solves these limitations by integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to optimize prosthesis placement, monitor performance, and customize design.

The system comprises an intervertebral prosthesis with two endplates movable with respect to one another, a sensor module connected to the prosthesis, and an artificial intelligence system that communicates with the sensor module to optimize prosthesis placement based on real-time vertebral spacing data. The system also includes an IoT-enabled sensor module that transmits real-time data on prosthesis performance to a remote monitoring system. Additionally, the system integrates blockchain technology to securely store and share data related to the prosthesis insertion procedure. Furthermore, the system includes an AI-powered design module that generates customized prosthesis designs based on patient-specific data, and a 3D printing module that fabricates the customized prosthesis using novel biomaterials.

The new claims introduce the novel combination of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with the original intervertebral disc prosthesis insertion system. The inventive step lies in the integration of these technologies to create a more efficient, secure, and patient-centric system for spinal fusion procedures.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT protocols, or blockchain platforms. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other orthopedic procedures, such as knee or hip replacements.

The intelligent interbody fusion system has significant commercial potential in the orthopedic industry, particularly in the spinal fusion market. The system's ability to optimize prosthesis placement, monitor performance, and customize design could lead to improved patient outcomes, reduced complications, and increased market share.