AUTOMATED DESIGN, SELECTION, MANUFACTURING AND IMPLANTATION OF PATIENT-ADAPTED AND IMPROVED ARTICULAR IMPLANTS, DESIGNS AND RELATED GUIDE TOOLS

摘要

Disclosed are automated systems, devices and methods that facilitate the design, selection, manufacturing and/or implantation of improved and/or patient-adapted (e.g., patient-specific and/or patient-engineered) orthopedic implants and guide tools, as well as associated methods, designs and models.