SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC DATA REPOSITORY AND REGISTRY
At least one embodiment is directed to a system ( 1100 ) to generate an orthopedic dynamic data repository and registry ( 2214 ). The system ( 1100 ) can measure a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system and align at least one of the surfaces to a mechanical axis. The system comprises disposable sensors ( 1106 ), disposable targets ( 1110 ), lasers ( 1114 ), a processing unit ( 1122 ), a display ( 1124 ), a reader ( 1120 ), a receiver ( 1118 ), spacer blocks ( 1102 ), and a distractor 1104 . The sensors ( 1106 ) are in communication with the processing unit ( 1122 ) to display, process, and store measured data of the muscular-skeletal system. An alignment aid ( 1114, 1106 ) measures alignment to the mechanical axis. Parameters can be measured pre-operatively, intra-operatively, post-operatively, and long term. The measured data is converted to an electronic digital form. Data measured by the system ( 1100 ) is sent to dynamic data repository and registry ( 2214 ) for customer use.
1 . A computer implemented method to generate and provide a data repository and registry comprising:
displaying electronic digital information related to measured parameters of the muscular-skeletal system from one or more patients;
requesting access to the data repository and registry having measured parameters of the muscular-skeletal system;
providing one or more services corresponding to the data repository and registry; and
establishing customer access to the data repository and registry where access to the data repository and registry is limited based on one or more criteria.
2 . The method of claim 1 further including a step of providing one or more sensors for measuring parameters of the muscular-skeletal system to proliferate collection of quantitative data related to the muscular-skeletal system where the sensors couple to the data repository and registry for providing data thereto.
3 . The method of claim 1 further including the steps of:
intra-operatively measuring one or more parameters of the muscular-skeletal system of a patient with a sensor;
converting the measured parameter to an electronic digital form; and
sending parameter data via the internet to the data repository and registry where the parameter data can include patient information.
4 . The method of claim 3 further including the steps of:
coupling the sensor to a processing unit; and
displaying the one or more parameters of the muscular-skeletal system on a display; and
measuring at least one quantitative parameter related to an orthopedic procedure or installation of an artificial orthopedic implant.
5 . The method of claim 4 further including a step of disposing or disabling the one or more sensors after the measurements have been completed.
6 . The method of claim 2 further including the steps of:
measuring one or more parameters of the muscular-skeletal system of a patient with the one or more sensors;
converting the measured parameter to an electronic digital form; and
sending parameter data via the internet to the data repository and registry where the parameter data can include patient information.
7 . The method of claim 2 further including the steps of:
post-operatively measuring one or more parameters of the muscular-skeletal system of a patient with the one or more sensors;
converting the measured parameter to an electronic digital form; and
sending parameter data via the internet to the data repository and registry where the parameter data can include patient information.
8 . The method of claim 7 further including the steps of:
enabling an implanted sensor;
measuring at least one parameter of the muscular-skeletal system or artificial implanted component of the muscular-skeletal system; and
transmitting parameter data to a receiver coupled to the data repository and registry
9 . A computer implemented method to generate and provide a data repository and registry comprising:
monitoring orthopedic health of a patient where one or more parameters of the muscular-skeletal system are measured;
converting measured parameters of the patient to an electronic digital form;
sending parameter measurements of the patient to the data repository and registry;
analyzing parameter measurements of the patient;
generating at least one notification related to the patient muscular-skeletal health; and
sending the at least one notification to at least one entity.
10 . The method of claim 9 further including a step of sending the at least one notification to the patient where the notification is related to the patient parameter measurements.
11 . The method of claim 9 further including the steps of:
identifying a potential negative outcome from the parameter measurements of the patient;
addressing the potential negative outcome with a therapeutic treatment; and
monitoring the orthopedic health of the patient to determine the effectiveness of the therapeutic treatment on the patient.
12 . The method of claim 9 further including a step of sending the at least one notification to a healthcare provider of the patient.
13 . The method of claim 9 further including the steps of:
displaying electronic digital information related to intra-operatively measured parameters of the muscular-skeletal system from one or more patients;
requesting access to the data repository and registry having measured parameters of the muscular-skeletal system;
providing one or more services corresponding to the data repository and registry; and
establishing customer access to the data repository and registry where access to the data repository and registry is limited based on one or more criteria.
14 . The method of claim 9 further including the steps of:
analyzing measured parameters of the patient from the data repository and registry to determine a presence of an infection; and
sending a notification to at least one entity to initiate an appropriate action.
15 . The method of claim 14 further including the steps of:
analyzing measured parameters of the patient from the data repository and registry to assess joint kinematics; and
sending a notification to at least one entity to initiate an appropriate action.
16 . The method of claim 15 further including the steps of:
analyzing measured parameters of the patient from the data repository and registry to determine joint wear; and
sending a notification to at least one entity to initiate an appropriate action.
17 . The method of claim 16 further including the steps of:
analyzing measured parameters of the patient from the data repository and registry to determine changes in bone density; and
sending a notification to at least one entity to initiate an appropriate action if a change in bone density exceeds a predetermined value or if the bone density is less than a predetermined bone density value.
18 . A computer implemented method to generate and provide a data repository and registry comprising:
displaying electronic digital information related to quantitative data of measured parameters of the muscular-skeletal system from one or more patients;
requesting access to the data repository and registry having measured parameters of the muscular-skeletal system;
selecting at least one of pre-operative, intra-operative, post-operative, or long-term parameter measurements of the muscular-skeletal system; and
establishing customer access to the data repository and registry where access to the data repository and registry is limited based on one or more criteria.
19 . The method of claim 18 further including the steps of:
providing sensors to more than one entity that couple to the data repository and registry to measure parameters of the muscular-skeletal system pre-operatively, intra-operatively, post-operatively, or long-term; and
disposing of the sensors after measurement of the muscular-skeletal system in at least one measurement application.
20 . The method of claim 19 further including the steps of:
measuring parameters corresponding to an installation of an orthopedic implant;
enabling at least one sensor to measure one or more parameters where the at least one sensor is in communication with a processing unit;
converting measured parameters to an electronic digital form;
displaying measured parameters to aid in the installation of the orthopedic implant;
sending at least one parameter measurement to the data repository and registry where the parameter measurements can include patient information.