IP Library Granted Patent US 12,605,215
Granted Patent B2
US 12,605,215 · App. 18/671,566 · Granted Apr 21, 2026

Systems and methods for planning and performing image free implant revision surgery

Inventors: Branislav Jaramaz (Pittsburgh, PA); Alberto Gregori (Hamilton, GB)
Assignee: BLUE BELT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A61B34/10A61B5/065A61B34/20A61B34/30A61B34/35G06T17/10G06T19/20G16H50/50A61B2034/105A61B2034/107A61B2034/108A61B2034/2055A61B2034/2063A61B2034/2068G06T2210/41G06T2219/2021
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Patent No.
US 12,605,215
App. No.
18/671,566
Granted
Apr 21, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

Systems and methods for planning and performing image free implant revision surgery are discussed. For example, a method for generating a revision plan can include collecting pre-defined parameters characterizing a target bone, generating a 3D model, collecting a plurality of surface points, and generating a reshaped 3D model. Generating the 3D model of the target bone can be based on a first portion of the pre-defined parameters. Generating the reshaped 3D model can be done based on the plurality of surface points collected from a portion of the surface of the target bone.

Claims (34)

1 . A method for conducting a revision surgical procedure, the method comprising:

removing an existing implant from a target bone;

removing a deteriorated portion from the target bone, to form a modified target bone;

reinserting the existing implant onto the modified target bone;

tracking a trackable surgical instrument to collect three-dimensional surface data of the modified target bone with the existing implant reinserted onto the modified target bone;

generating a virtual three-dimensional model of the modified target bone based on the surface data;

removing the existing implant from the modified target bone;

preparing the modified target bone to receive a revision implant based on the virtual three-dimensional model; and

affixing the revision implant into the modified target bone.

2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the trackable surgical instrument comprises a point probe.

3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the trackable surgical instrument comprises an optical tracking array.

4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the virtual three-dimensional model is used to assess a fit of the revision implant.

5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the virtual three-dimensional model is used to select a size and shape of the revision implant.

6 . The method of claim 5 , wherein the revision implant is a patient-specific implant based on the virtual three-dimensional model.

7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein preparing the modified target bone includes resecting additional bone material.

8 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising capturing range of motion data of a joint associated with the modified target bone prior to removing the existing implant.

9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface data of the modified target bone is captured at locations comprising at least one of a knee center, a most anterior point, a most posterior point, and medial and lateral epicondyle points.

10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein preparing the modified target bone further comprises navigating, by a computer-assisted surgery system, a surgical tool to prepare the modified target bone.

11 . A system for conducting a revision surgical procedure, the system comprising:

a first surgical instrument configured to remove an existing implant from a target bone;

a second surgical instrument configured to remove a deteriorated portion from the target bone, generating a modified target bone;

a trackable surgical instrument configured to collect three-dimensional surface data of the modified target bone with the existing implant reinserted onto the modified target bone; and

a control system comprising a communication interface and at least one processor coupled to a memory device, wherein the control system is coupled to the tracking system and is configured to:

generate a virtual three-dimensional model of the modified target bone based on the surface data,

navigate preparation of the modified target bone for receiving a revision implant based on the virtual three-dimensional model, and

navigate affixation of the revision implant into the modified target bone.

12 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the trackable surgical instrument comprises a point probe.

13 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the trackable surgical instrument comprises an optical tracking array.

14 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the at least one processor utilizes the virtual three-dimensional model to assess a fit of the revision implant.

15 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the at least one processor utilizes the virtual three-dimensional model to select a size and shape of the revision implant.

16 . The system of claim 15 , wherein the revision implant is a patient-specific implant selected based on the virtual three-dimensional model.

17 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the preparation of the modified target bone further comprises the control of the second surgical instrument.

18 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to capture range of motion data of a joint associated with the modified target bone prior to removing the existing implant.

19 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the trackable surgical instrument is configured to capture the surface data of the modified target bone at locations comprising at least one of a knee center, a most anterior point, a most posterior point, and medial and lateral epicondyle points.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 30, 2024
From: JARAMAZ, BRANISLAV; GREGORI, ALBERTO
To: BLUE BELT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Continuity (5)
Continuation 18088123 · Dec 23, 2022
Continuation 16545431 · Aug 20, 2019
Continuation 14955742 · Dec 1, 2015
Provisional Application 62085647 · Dec 1, 2014
Related Publication 20240350202A1 · Oct 24, 2024
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