Abstract: A system for acquiring, standardizing and evaluating biomechanical kinematics data of a joint includes a device for acquiring biomechanical kinematics of the joint and processing it in a computer-readable manner. A display device displays visual output to a user. A control unit processes the kinematics and determines a progression of kinematics parameters of the joint with respect to a first joint element with a first joint coordinate system and with respect to a second joint element with a second joint coordinate system. A standardization unit determines, via a predetermined target optimization, a transformation for adjusting an orientation and/or position of the first and/or second joint coordinate system to carry out a standardization, and output an evaluation via the display device. A method is used to acquire, standardize and evaluate biomechanical kinematics data of a joint, and can be executed by a computer with a computer-readable storage medium.

Abstract: An integrated therapy chain is used for planning and carrying out insertion of an implant system. The therapy chain includes preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative therapy steps. The system includes a first data device for gathering, processing and providing patient-specific kinematic data, a second data device for gathering, processing and outputting patient data, a third data device for storing and outputting data of the predetermined implant system, and a control unit for controlling the data devices and for carrying out the therapy steps based on the aforementioned data. The first data device outputs a first data set including the currently gathered, patient-specific kinematic data, and a second data set including historical data based on older insertions of the implant system. The second data set supplements the first data set. A method can be performed for the preparation of an operation to insert an implant system.

Abstract: A method for simulating and selecting an implant for optimized insertion or joint replacement during a surgical procedure on a patient includes the steps of: reading at least one implant parameter, in particular an implant dimension and/or a weight restriction, of a selected implant model; calculating, based on the at least one implant parameter, simulated loads due to predefined forces and momenta at and on the implant mode; determining, based on the at least one implant parameter, whether load limits of the implant model are adhered to in the simulated loads; and, outputting, via a display device, visual confirmation of a selection of the implant model if the load limits are adhered to, or outputting a visual warning before selection of the implant model if the load limits are exceeded. An implant assistance system and a computer-readable storage medium are used to perform the method.

Abstract: A medical product, preferably for use in treating, in particular filling and/or closing a bone cavity, wherein the product comprises a plurality of interconnected members, wherein each member has a peripheral boundary and the boundaries of adjacent members engage with one another. And a method for producing a medical product, preferably for use in treating, in particular filling and/or closing a bone cavity, wherein the product comprises a plurality of interconnected members, wherein each member has a peripheral boundary and the boundaries of adjacent members engage with one another.

Abstract: A medical system and method are used for determining kinematics of bones. The system includes a capturing unit for creating an image of bones in a defined orientation; a data-processing unit that provides an output data set relating to the bones based on the image; a memory unit in which at least one pattern data set is stored, the data-processing unit being programmed to adapt a respective pattern data set mathematically to the output data set and provide a static model data set relating to the bones; and a sensor unit having sensor elements that are arrangeable in a spatial relationship. The data-processing unit can provide a dynamic model data set relating to the bones based on the static model data set and information from the sensor elements. The dynamic model data set includes information about the relative position and/or mobility of the bones.

Abstract: A system and method provide alignment and positioning data of a joint endoprosthesis. Information is acquired as input data on the position and course of the native trochlea of a first bone relative to the joint center, with the joint lines of the first bone and a second bone forming the joint. The acquired input data is processed, and output data is calculated to generate alignment and positioning data of a first joint partial implant of the first bone having an artificial trochlea and a second joint partial implant of the second bone, in which the artificial trochlea of the first joint partial implant replaces the native trochlea of the first bone as identically as possible in alignment and position. Alignment and positioning data is output.

Abstract: An electronic device for simulating a joint, in particular a knee joint, and for providing kinematic data sets, includes a simulation unit configured to generate a joint model with at least a first joint bone and a second joint bone. The simulation unit is configured to integrate at least a first and a second virtual measuring unit into the joint model. The at least first virtual measuring unit is at the at least first joint bone and the at least second virtual measuring unit is at the second joint bone. A calculator unit is configured to process data of the at least first and second virtual measuring units.

Abstract: A medical product, preferably for use in the treatment, more particularly in the filling up and/or closure, of a bone cavity, the product having structural elements connected to one another, the structural elements being dividable at least into two groups of structural elements, namely at least into a first group of structural elements and into a second group of structural elements, the structural elements of the first group having a lower hardness than the structural elements of the second group. Furthermore, a method for producing the medical product and a medical kit.

Abstract: In order to improve a surgical instrumentarium for preparing a femur and a tibia for the implantation of the knee joint endoprosthesis, which instrumentarium comprises a first sawing template with three guidance slots for guiding a saw blade, which three guidance slots define three intersecting cutting planes, in such a way that the number of necessary instruments of the instrumentarium may be reduced, it is proposed that the instrumentarium comprises a second sawing template, that the second sawing template has a fourth guidance slot for guiding a saw blade, and that the first sawing template and the second sawing template are coupled to each other in a force- and/or form-fitting manner in a coupling position and are separated from each other in a separating position.

Abstract: A medical product, preferably for use in treating, in particular filling and/or closing a bone cavity, wherein the product comprises a plurality of interconnected members, wherein each member has a peripheral boundary and the boundaries of adjacent members engage with one another. And a method for producing a medical product, preferably for use in treating, in particular filling and/or closing a bone cavity, wherein the product comprises a plurality of interconnected members, wherein each member has a peripheral boundary and the boundaries of adjacent members engage with one another.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a lawn maintenance vehicle park brake and traction drive interlock are provided. A park brake mechanism is selectively operable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. A traction drive is also mounted to the lawn maintenance vehicle, the traction drive having a disable mode which prohibits transmission of a driving force from the traction drive to a drive wheel. A first operable connection between the park brake mechanism and a wheel brake activates the wheel brake. A second operable connection between the park brake mechanism and the traction drive activates the disable mode of the traction drive. A method of controlling a lawn maintenance vehicle with a park brake and traction drive interlock include the steps of providing a lawn maintenance vehicle, providing an operable park brake mechanism, providing a first operable connection, and providing a second operable connection.

Abstract: A medical product which contains a mechanophore, and the use of a mechanophore for producing a medical product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical system, in particular for implanting a knee joint endoprosthesis, which comprises at least one medical referencing unit whose position in space is detectable using a surgical navigation system. The referencing unit comprises at least one surgical marker element that is arranged or formed on a carrier element and is detectable using a detection device of the surgical navigation system. The at least one referencing unit comprises a base body that carries the carrier element. The base body comprises at least one patient-specific bone contact face faces away from the base body and deviates from being a sector of a surface of a sphere and from being a planar surface. The at least one bone contact face is formed in a manner corresponding to a bone surface of the patient.

Abstract: A medical product, preferably for use in the treatment, more particularly in the filling up and/or closure, of a bone cavity, the product having structural elements connected to one another, the structural elements being dividable at least into two groups of structural elements, namely at least into a first group of structural elements and into a second group of structural elements, the structural elements of the first group having a lower hardness than the structural elements of the second group. Furthermore, a method for producing the medical product and a medical kit.

Abstract: A medical product which contains a mechanophore, and the use of a mechanophore for producing a medical product.

Abstract: In order to improve a surgical instrumentarium for preparing a femur and a tibia for the implantation of the knee joint endoprosthesis, which instrumentarium comprises a first sawing template with three guidance slots for guiding a saw blade, which three guidance slots define three intersecting cutting planes, in such a way that the number of necessary instruments of the instrumentarium may be reduced, it is proposed that the instrumentarium comprises a second sawing template, that the second sawing template has a fourth guidance slot for guiding a saw blade, and that the first sawing template and the second sawing template are coupled to each other in a force- and/or form-fitting manner in a coupling position and are separated from each other in a separating position.

Abstract: A medical product (100), preferably for use in treating, in particular filling and/or closing a bone cavity, wherein the product (100) comprises a plurality of interconnected members (110), wherein each member (110) has a peripheral boundary (120) and the boundaries (120) of adjacent members (110) engage with one another. Also, a method for producing the medical product (100) and a medical kit that comprises the medical product (100) and a securing element for securing the product (100) in a bone cavity and to a method for filling a bone cavity.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a lawn maintenance vehicle park brake and traction drive interlock are provided. A park brake mechanism is selectively operable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. A traction drive is also mounted to the lawn maintenance vehicle, the traction drive having a disable mode which prohibits transmission of a driving force from the traction drive to a drive wheel. A first operable connection between the park brake mechanism and a wheel brake activates the wheel brake. A second operable connection between the park brake mechanism and the traction drive activates the disable mode of the traction drive. A method of controlling a lawn maintenance vehicle with a park brake and traction drive interlock include the steps of providing a lawn maintenance vehicle, providing an operable park brake mechanism, providing a first operable connection, and providing a second operable connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical system, in particular for implanting a knee joint endoprosthesis, comprises at least one medical referencing unit whose position in space is detectable using a surgical navigation system. The referencing unit comprises at least one surgical marker element that is arranged or formed on a carrier element and is detectable using a detection device of the surgical navigation system. The at least one referencing unit comprises a base body that carries the carrier element. The base body comprises at least one patient-specific bone contact face faces away from the base body and deviates from being a sector of a surface of a sphere and from being a planar surface. The at least one bone contact face is formed in a manner corresponding to a bone surface of the patient.

Abstract: A cutting device for cutting labels includes a cutting element for cutting into individual labels a label strip that is provided with a plurality of labels arranged one behind the other in the direction of the length of the label strip. The cutting element has a cutting tool in a first axis, about which the cutting element is rotatable. A counter-pressure roller which serves for the placement of the label strip is rotatable about a second axis arranged parallel to the first axis and has at least one counter-cutting bar which is provided on the outer surface of the counter-pressure roller essentially parallel to the second axis.