ORTHOPAEDIC MONITORING SYSTEM, METHODS AND APPARATUS

摘要

A method for assessing the orthopaedic performance of a joint of a patient can comprise implanting at least a first and second RF wirelessly detectable markers in first and second bones associated with a site and determining and storing their positions before a surgical procedure is performed. The procedure can be carried out on the site and the positions of the first and second markers can be detected and stored after the procedure has been completed. The detected positions can be used to generate a representation of the orthopaedic performance of the joint after the procedure.

主权项

1. A medical system, comprising:
a bone anchor configured to be implanted in a bone of a patient during a surgical procedure, the bone anchor having a bone-engaging surface feature; and a processor configured to
determine at least one of a position and an orientation of the bone anchor within the bone, andassess an orthopaedic performance of the patient based on the determined at least one of position and orientation of the bone anchor.