Apparatus and methods for balancing a joint

摘要

An apparatus includes a first portion configured to be coupled to a first bony structure and a second portion configured to be coupled between the first portion and a second bony structure. The second bony structure is disposed opposite the first bony structure. The apparatus further includes a transducer coupled between the first portion and the second portion.

主权项

1. A system for joint surgery, the system comprising:
a removable implant including a first portion and a second portion spaced apart from the first portion, the removable implant configured to be temporarily disposed within a joint such that the first portion is adjacent a first bony structure of the joint and the second portion disposed between the first portion and a second bony structure of the joint, configured to be coupled to a first bony structure; the removable implant including a transducer disposed within a volume between the first portion and the second portion, the transducer configured to measure and output data related to the first portion and the second portion, the removable implant including an actuator disposed within a volume between the first portion and the second portion, the actuator being configured to move the first portion relative to the second portion, and a computer system coupled to the transducer and including a communications module and an output module, the communications module configured to receive the data from the transducer, the output module configured to provide a surgical recommendation to a surgeon based on the data if the joint is out of balance, the surgical recommendation selected from the group consisting of removing bone, releasing ligament, or removing ligament.