Abstract: A method for generating an electronic display of guidance for treating a target patient with a disease or disorder may comprise receiving, by one or more processors, a plurality of prior data sets, including: i) at least one data set specific to the target patient from the patient, ii) at least one data set specific to the patient from a health care service provider, and iii) at least one data set specific to a patient population with at least one common attribute with the target patient from a health care service provider; executing an algorithm, stored in a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, to identify a pattern across the plurality of prior data sets, the pattern describing a probability of success for each of a plurality of potential treatment options for the target patient; automatically generating, by the one or more processors, a treatment pathway recommendation for the target patient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a balancer algorithm to perform joint balancing calculations to identify target solutions based on surgeon preference. The balancer algorithm can generate a suggested final implant plan from a predetermined range. The balancer algorithm can be used in a knee arthroplasty procedure to generate bone resection depths, bone gaps, implant angulations, required soft tissue release, etc. Input to the balancer algorithm can include preoperative data, intraoperative data, and surgeon preference data.

Abstract: A device and method for aspirating fluid from a body cavity are disclosed herein. The device disclosed utilizes a reservoir in fluid communication with a needle via a tube connected to a pump. The needle is able to displace a desired distance. Further, the aspirator includes a selector switch capable having three positions. In the first position anticoagulant is pumped through the system. In the second position bone marrow is aspirated but the needle is not moved. In the third position the displacement of the needle is controlled as well as the volume in the reservoir. Further, in the third position, the volume in the reservoir and the needle displacement are proportional to one another.

Abstract: A method of designing a group of femoral implants from three-dimensional images of femurs from a patient population greater than 100. A boundary between cortical and cancellous bone is defined in each of the images. A longitudinal axis of the femur is defined centered within the boundary. The width of the boundary is measured in a direction perpendicular to the axis at multiple cross-sections along the longitudinal axis spaced less than 20 mm. At least five (5) different size implants for implantation in a noncortical bone area of the femur are designed based on the measured widths. At least one area of the proximal femoral component boundary is designed where the implant outer surface is sized to be within 2 mm of the cortical bone. The proximal dimensions of the at least five implants are sized to provide the fit within 2 mm in 95% of the femurs from the population.

Abstract: A method of designing a group of femoral implants from three-dimensional images of femurs from a patient population greater than 100. A boundary between cortical and cancellous bone is defined in each of the images. A longitudinal axis of the femur is defined centered within the boundary. The width of the boundary is measured in a direction perpendicular to the axis at multiple cross-sections along the longitudinal axis spaced less than 20 mm. At least five (5) different size implants for implantation in a noncortical bone area of the femur are designed based on the measured widths. At least one area of the proximal femoral component boundary is designed where the implant outer surface is sized to be within 2 mm of the cortical bone. The proximal dimensions of the at least five implants are sized to provide the fit within 2 mm in 95% of the femurs from the population.

Abstract: A device and method for aspirating fluid from a body cavity are disclosed herein. The device disclosed utilizes a reservoir in fluid communication with a needle via a tube connected to a pump. The needle is able to displace a desired distance. Further, the aspirator includes a selector switch capable having three positions. In the first position anticoagulant is pumped through the system. In the second position bone marrow is aspirated but the needle is not moved. In the third position the displacement of the needle is controlled as well as the volume in the reservoir. Further, in the third position, the volume in the reservoir and the needle displacement are proportional to one another.

Abstract: In one aspect the present invention comprises a surgical tool. The surgical tool preferably includes a body having a cavity, and RFID electronic assembly, a first layer of first encapsulant formed around the electronic assembly and a housing insertable into the cavity. In accordance with this aspect of the present invention, a second layer of second encapsulant may be formed around the housing to hold it in place in the body cavity. In another aspect, the present invention preferably comprises an orthopedic instrument having a body which includes a cavity. Most preferably, a housing is located within the cavity, the housing preferably comprises a base member, a cap attached to the base and a glass dish attached to the cap, the glass dish being adapted to a loud frequency wave to pass through its body.