Abstract: A method of treating a calculi mass can include using an ultrasonic probe to produce acoustic energy and fragment the mass. The method can include varying the frequency at which fragmentation occurs to treat the mass with a resonant frequency. The ultrasonic probe can have a distal tip for contact with the mass, where the tip has a morphology for concentrating stress on the mass. The ultrasonic probe can have two or more ultrasonic horns to allow for higher voltage and power levels.

Abstract: A shock wave treatment device to treat skin and adjacent tissue with a combination of mechanical stimulation and acoustic pressure shock waves, such as methods for cosmetic applications, enhancing blood circulation, and wound treatment, includes a pressure shock wave applicator having a reflector and a mechanical stimulator of one or both of a vacuum device and roller device.

Abstract: A device includes: a sheath; an operating wire disposed inside the sheath; a grasping part that is provided at a distal end of the operating wire and that has one or more wires; and a bipolar electrode disposed at a distal end of the sheath. The sheath has, at intervals in the circumferential direction, escape grooves that extend from the distal end toward a proximal end of the sheath, that penetrate from an inner circumferential surface to an outer circumferential surface thereof, and that have such dimensions as to allow the wires to pass therethrough. The bipolar electrode is disposed at a position shifted radially outward from the central axis and at a position between two of the escape grooves in the circumferential direction. The distal end of the bipolar electrode is positioned closer to distal ends of the escape grooves than to proximal ends of the escape grooves.

Abstract: Vascular treatment and methods include a plurality of self-expanding bulbs and a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs. Joints between woven structures and hypotubes include solder. Woven structures include patterns of radiopaque filaments measureable under x-ray. Structures are heat treated to include at least shapes at different temperatures. A catheter includes a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs. Heat treating systems include a detachable flange. Laser cutting systems include a fluid flow system.

Abstract: A treatment tool includes: a first jaw; a second jaw that is openable and closable relative to the first jaw; a grasping member that is supported by the second jaw so as to be rotatable about a first rotation axis from a first state to a second state, and grasps living tissue in a space formed with the first jaw; and a regulating member that regulates rotation of the grasping member with respect to the second jaw to set the grasping member to one of the first state and the second state in a state in which the second jaw is opened with respect to the first jaw. The regulating member is a magnetic member that regulates rotation of the grasping member with respect to the second jaw by a magnetic force, and regulation of rotation of the grasping member is released when the living tissue is grasped.

Abstract: A medical treatment tool includes a tubular sheath having a longitudinal axis, a treatment section supported by a distal end of the sheath in a rotatable manner around the longitudinal axis, an operating section connected to a proximal end of the sheath, and a transmission mechanism that transmits an operational amount applied to the operating section so as to rotate the treatment section around the longitudinal axis. The transmission mechanism includes two transmitting sections that transmit different rotational amounts to the treatment section in accordance with two different kinds of operations performed on the operating section. At least one of the transmitting sections converts an operational amount applied to the operating section along a direction of the longitudinal axis into a rotational amount around the longitudinal axis between the operating section and the treatment section and transmits the rotational amount to the treatment section.

Abstract: A disposable ultrasonic handpiece that contains a transducer and a connecting body that is attached to a tube with a cobra work tip at its distal end. The housing that surrounds the ultrasonic transducer does not require waterproofing for repeated autoclaving. Also, the electrical cord that provides power to the transducer is made of very inexpensive wire, along with a low-cost electrical connector. A power cord can be plugged into and unplugged from a socket at the proximal end of the housing and can be reused. Thus, only the housing and its contents need to be disposed of after a procedure, making the disposable part of the handpiece low cost. In addition, the cobra work tip can be provided with a cutting gap that increases its ability to cut.

Abstract: A medical device is capable of aspirating an object in a body lumen, while preventing the retention of the object therein, and effectively discharging the object. The medical device includes: a rotatable drive shaft having a lumen; a cutting portion fixed to a distal portion of the drive shaft to cut the object; and a housing that contains a proximal portion of the drive shaft and has a discharge port through which the cut object is discharged. The drive shaft has a proximal opening portion that extends around a portion of a circumference of the drive shaft to expose a discharge opening. The discharge port includes a discharge hole through which the cut object discharged through the discharge opening of the proximal opening portion is discharged from the housing, and a guide surface that protrudes toward the proximal opening portion to guide the cut object into the discharge hole.

Abstract: A medical device is disclosed which can be inserted into a biological lumen to effectively cut and remove an object. The medical device includes a drive shaft, a cutting portion fixed to a distal portion of the drive shaft, an outer tube that accommodates the drive shaft, and a handle unit disposed in a proximal portion of the drive shaft and the outer tube. The handle unit has an aspiration port. The aspiration port communicates with an aspiration lumen disposed between the outer tube and the drive shaft. The drive shaft has a first wire rod helically wound around an axis of the drive shaft. A helical winding direction of the first wire rod wound toward a proximal end direction of the drive shaft is a reverse direction of a rotation direction of the drive shaft. The first wire rod directly faces an inner peripheral surface of the outer tube.

Abstract: A surgical cutting instrument including a first tubular member, a second tubular member, a sleeve member, a third tubular member, and an orientation member. The first tubular member includes a cutting tip. The second tubular member has a distal region forming a cutting window. The first tubular member is co-axially disposed within the second tubular member such that the cutting tip is selectively exposed at the cutting window. The first and second tubular members are co-axially disposed within the sleeve member. The third tubular member is co-axially disposed around an intermediate section of the first tubular member, an intermediate region of the second tubular member and the sleeve member. The orientation member is rotatable to transmit a rotational force applied to the orientation member to selectively rotate the second and third tubular members relative to the sleeve member to effectuate spatial rotation of the cutting window.

Abstract: A cannula holder capable of securing a cannula to the holder at the time of piercing work, and easily removing the cannula from the holder using tweezers or the like. The cannula holder, to which a piercing needle for piercing an eyeball and a cannula are attached when attaching the cannula used in ophthalmic operations to the eyeball, includes claw portions that are formed on a front end of the cannula holder and which press sides of the cannula either at positions where said claw portions face each other or from multiple directions. A depression may be provided in a side of the front end of the cannula holder, allowing visibility of a part of a back end of the cannula from the depression.

Abstract: A needle assembly (10) for relieving a pneumothorax and/or a hemothorax, the needle assembly (10) comprising a canula (12), the canula (12) comprising: a distal end portion (20) comprising a cutting end (22) for puncturing a thoracic cavity wall (24), a proximal end portion (14) for removing a fluid or gas from a thoracic cavity (28), a first curved portion (18) between the distal end portion (20) and the proximal end portion (14), an intermediate portion (16) between the first curved portion (18) and the proximal end portion (14), and a first fixing bulge (42) arranged between the first curved portion (18) and the intermediate portion (16), wherein an outer diameter of the canula (12) at the first fixing bulge (42) is increased with respect to the diameter (D1) of the intermediate portion (16), said first fixing bulge (42) being arranged such as to be placed at or close to the inner surface (24) of the thoracic cavity wall (24i), when the canula (12) is inserted for relieving the pneumothorax, such as to pre

Abstract: A blood pump assembly includes an introducer sheath with a proximal end and a distal end, a pump body which extends within the introducer sheath, and a catheter that interfaces with the pump body and extends proximally though the introducer sheath. In a rest state, the introducer sheath forms an oval cross-section sized to encompass the catheter and a medical device. In a constrained state when the pump body is within the introducer sheath, the cross-section of the introducer sheath is circular. The malleability of the introducer sheath allows larger medical devices to be passed through the introducer sheath, while still allowing other devices to be inserted through the introducer sheath after the pump has been guided through. A perimeter of oval cross-section of the introducer sheath is equal to the perimeter of the circular cross-section of the introducer sheath.

Abstract: Devices and methods for an autovance intraosseous device. The autovance intraosseous device can include a trigger activated system or pressure activated system that causes a needle to advance distally for a predetermined distance. The predetermined distance ensures a needle tip extends through the bone cortex, to access the medullary cavity, without penetrating a far wall of the medullary cavity. The advancement can be driven by a spring based system or an electric motor.

Abstract: An intraosseous access system with a sterile access assembly provided within a sterile packaging. The access assembly can be sealed within the sterile packaging by a lid that can allow for gas sterilization. The sterile packaging provides both mechanical protection and a sterile barrier during handling and transport. In an embodiment, a disposable intraosseous access system is provided with the access assembly pre-attached to the driver, and a sterile packaging or cap disposed thereover, configured to provide both mechanical protection and a sterile barrier during handling and transport. In an embodiment, once the cap is removed, the access assembly extends from a retracted position within the driver, to a deployed position. After used the access assembly can be retracted to provide safe disposal. The system can further include an extension set also disposed within the sterile environment provided by the driver or the cap.

Abstract: Constant-torque intraosseous access devices and methods thereof are disclosed. An intraosseous access device can include a constant-torque spring assembly disposed in a housing, a drive shaft extending from the housing, and an intraosseous needle coupled to the drive shaft configured to provide intraosseous access to a medullary cavity of a patient. A method of such an intraosseous access device can include inserting a distal end of the intraosseous needle through skin at an insertion site of a patient; applying force to bone at the insertion site with the distal end of the intraosseous needle, which starts winding a metal ribbon of the constant-torque spring assembly from an output spool onto a storage spool, thereby starting rotation of the intraosseous needle; and drilling through the bone until the intraosseous needle enters a medullary cavity of the patient, thereby achieving intraosseous access with the intraosseous access device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are intraosseous access devices having various operating mechanisms, as well as methods of the intraosseous access devices. For example, an intraosseous access device includes, in some embodiments, a constant-torque spring assembly, a drive shaft, an intraosseous needle, and an interlock mechanism. The constant-torque spring assembly is disposed in a housing, and the drive shaft extends from the housing. The drive shaft is coupled to the constant-torque spring assembly. The intraosseous needle is coupled to the drive shaft. The intraosseous needle is configured for drilling through bone and providing intraosseous access to a medullary cavity of a patient. The interlock mechanism is configured to prevent rotation of the intraosseous needle and the drilling therewith until the interlock mechanism is disengaged.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to apparatus and methods for a stepped needle for an intraosseous device that uses the outer surface of the bone cortex as a reference point. Since the thickness of the bone cortex does not vary significantly between patients, the accuracy of needle placement can be improved. The device includes a needle with a stepped increase in outer diameter disposed along the needle shaft. The abrupt change in outer diameter provides a substantial increase in insertion force. In embodiments, the stepped increase prevents any further insertion into the bone cortex. Embodiments include a tapered needle lumen for medullary access confirmation and an overtube that is rotatably and slidably engaged to protect surrounding tissues and prevent needle stick injuries. Further, a needle hub can be rotatable or slidable, and can transition an overtube to an extended position to prevent accidental needle stick injuries.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention, a fixator for fixating bone fractures includes a Y-frame having superior, anterior and posterior arms. The arms may be slotted and may accept mounting hardware for supporting fixation pins or transfixion pins. Various components of mounting hardware may be able to be adjusted either in discrete steps or in continuous manner, for various degrees of either translation or rotation. The Y-frame may be rigid, or may have joints that allow either angulation or arm-twisting adjustment. Arms may be provided joinable interchangeably to a hub. A kit of such parts may be provided.

Abstract: Intradiscal fixation device assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An intradiscal anchor fixation device includes an anchor block and at least one anchor attached to or extending through the anchor block to anchor the device to a vertebral body.

Abstract: A bone fixation system with variable z-axis translation is provided. The bone fixation system includes an outer tulip coupled to a bone fastener. An inner tulip, which provides a seat for an elongate fixation rod, is located inside the outer tulip. The inner tulip together with a seated rod is permitted to translate along the z-axis in an unlocked position. Also in the unlocked position, the bone fastener is free to angulate relative to the outer tulip. The bone fixation system includes a locked position in which the z-axis position of the inner tulip and rod relative to the outer tulip is fixed. Also in the locked position, the bone fastener is locked with respect to the outer tulip. The system may be adjusted between the locked and unlocked positions by way of a set screw or independently by rotation of the inner tulip relative to the outer tulip.

Abstract: A transverse coupling for connecting multiple implant extensions includes at least a first sleeve and a second sleeve. The first sleeve defines a first aperture adapted to axially receive a first implant extension through the first aperture. The second sleeve defines a second aperture adapted to axially receive a second implant extension through the second aperture. The transverse coupling also includes a central housing. A first shaft connects the first sleeve to the central housing, and a second shaft connects the second sleeve to the central housing. The central housing includes at least one joint for connecting the central housing to at least one of the first and second shafts in a movable arrangement that allows the shaft(s) to move through one or more degrees of freedom relative to the central housing.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a bone fixation system comprising: a bone anchor with a tapered head, the head being threaded; and a plate that includes a void, the void including one of a counterbore or a countersink; wherein: (a) no portion of the void is threaded; (b) the void includes an inner wall; (c) the inner wall includes reliefs along its perimeter. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to bone fixation or fusion devices, including intramedullary fixation or fusion devices that are implanted around the target bone. Certain device embodiments relates to devices that can be bent or otherwise deformed to replicate the natural or desired curve of the bone or joint being treated. In addition, other embodiments relate to implantation devices that can be used to implant or position the bone fixation or fusion devices.

Abstract: A bone cutting guide may include a support that contains a shaft movable relative to the support. The shaft may carry a guide member having one or more cut guides through which a clinician inserts a cutting member to cut bone positioned under the guide cut guides. In operation, a clinician may fixate the support of the bone cutting guide to a bone and translate the guide member until the one or more cut guides are positioned at a desired cut location. The clinician may then perform a cut through the cut guide.

Abstract: Securing plate assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A hinge plate assembly includes a first body portion having a groove extending into the first body and a second body portion having a tongue extending outwardly therefrom and inserted into the groove. A securing member secures the tongue in the groove.

Abstract: A crimping tool for crimping a crimp onto a cable includes a crimping unit, a housing unit, and a tensioning unit. The crimping unit includes an inner crimping tube having a distal end configured to receive the cable; and an outer crimping tube mounted around the inner crimping tube. The housing unit is configured to receive the outer crimping tube, and includes a housing having an open lower portion; a trigger-handle; and a first hinge connecting the trigger-handle to the housing. The tensioning unit is mounted to the housing, and is configured to apply tension to the cable. The trigger-handle releasably engages the open lower portion of the housing by rotation about the first hinge; and the outer crimping tube is configured to move in an axial direction relative to the inner crimping tube to crimp the cable when actuated by the trigger-handle.

Abstract: A cutter for cutting an implant is provided. The cutter includes a handle; a handle coupler coupled to the handle; a drill guide coupled to the handle coupler and including at least one window; a mill extending through the handle coupler and the drill guide and disposed to rotate freely therein; and a catch cup circumscribing the drill guide to maintain chips of the implant removed by the mill.

Abstract: A method is provided to seal and cut biological tissue. An alternating current (AC) scaling signal is imparted between a set of sealing electrodes. An AC cutting signal is imparted between a set of cutting electrodes in response to a biological tissue impedance between the sealing electrodes reaching a first impedance threshold value. The AC scaling signal is halted at an end of a time interval, beginning while the AC cutting signal is imparted between the cutting electrodes, in response to impedance of the biological tissue disposed between the set of sealing electrodes reaching a second impedance threshold value.

Abstract: An improved footswitch is provided to control multiple functions of an electrosurgical instrument simultaneously. The footswitch comprises one or more pedals that are configured to control the functions of the instrument, wherein at least two of the functions can be activated at the same time. For example, the pedals may be arranged to activate a mechanical shaver function, and at the same time activate one or both of an RF cutting function and an RF coagulation function.

Abstract: A tissue treatment device includes a sleeve assembly having an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve co-axially and rotatably received in an axial lumen of the outer sleeve. A tapered ceramic member has a cutting window formed on a side surface thereof and is attached to a distal end of the outer member. A distal electrode has at least one serrated electrode surface disposed along at least one axially aligned edge and is disposed in the cutting window of the tapered ceramic member so that said at least one serrated electrode surface passes across the cutting window as the inner sleeve rotated in the outer sleeve. A hub is attached to a proximal end of the sleeve assembly and is configured to be detachably received in a motorized handle.

Abstract: Lysing surgical instruments and related systems and methods. In some embodiments, the instrument may comprise a lysing tip comprising at least one bead. The at least one bead may comprise an at least substantially electrically non-conductive surface and at least one lysing member defining at least one lysing segment extending within a recess defined, at least in part, by the at least one bead. The at least one bead may also protrude both distally and proximally relative to the at least one lysing member.

Abstract: A multi-probe system and a method of lesioning for targeting a region of a vertebral body are disclosed. The method includes inserting a first introducer assembly into a first target location of the vertebral body to provide a first trajectory to access the vertebral body, the first introducer assembly including a first cannula. The method also includes inserting a second introducer assembly into a second target location of the vertebral body to provide a second trajectory to access the vertebral body, the second introducer assembly including a second cannula. The method further includes inserting a first bipolar probe through the first cannula of the first introducer assembly, the first bipolar probe including a first active tip at a distal end of the first bipolar probe, the first active tip including at least two electrodes.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a catheter includes a shaft assembly having a proximal and distal end, which comprises a deflectable segment including lumens running longitudinally therein, electrodes disposed at the distal end, a connector disposed at the proximal end for coupling to processing circuitry, cables disposed in first respective ones of the lumens, each cable electrically coupled to the connector and a respective group of the electrodes, wherein each cable includes a bundle of wires, each wire connected to a respective one of the electrodes in the respective group, an electrical shielding surrounding the bundle, and an electrically insulating jacket surrounding the shielding and sized to allow longitudinal movement of the respective cable within the respective lumen, respective elongated members disposed in second respective ones of the lumens, and connected to the distal end, and a manipulator connected to the elongated members to actuate the distal end via the elongated members.

Abstract: An ablation lesion assessment method and system for obtaining ablation information by analyzing an intracardiac electrode signal from an ablation lesion are disclosed. The ablation lesion assessment system includes: a baseline calculation unit for generating a baseline for a signal profile and calculating a proportion of portions of the signal profile located above the baseline in the whole signal profile; a waveform comparison unit for obtaining a waveform comparison result by comparing the signal profile with an ablation pattern; and a determining unit for making a determination based on the proportion and the waveform comparison result and outputting the ablation information that indicates whether complete ablation has been achieved. The ablation lesion assessment method can utilize the ablation lesion assessment system to obtain the ablation information that indicates whether complete ablation has been achieved.

Abstract: Ablation systems of the present disclosure facilitate the safe formation of wide and deep lesions. For example, ablation systems of the present disclosure can allow for the flow of irrigation fluid and blood through an expandable ablation electrode, resulting in efficient and effective cooling of the ablation electrode as the ablation electrode delivers energy at a treatment site of the patient. Additionally, or alternatively, ablation systems of the present disclosure can include a deformable ablation electrode and a plurality of sensors that, in cooperation, sense the deformation of the ablation electrode, to provide a robust indication of the extent and direction of contact between the ablation electrode and tissue at a treatment site.

Abstract: A medical instrument includes a shaft, multiple flexible spines and multiple electrodes. The shaft is configured for insertion into a body of a patient. The multiple flexible spines have respective first ends that are connected to a distal end of the shaft and respective second ends that are free-standing and unanchored. The spines are bent proximally such that the second ends are more proximal than the first ends. Each of the flexible spines includes a tensile layer configured to cause the flexible spine to bend proximally. The multiple electrodes are disposed over the flexible spines.

Abstract: A balloon-type electrode catheter is capable of performing an ablation treatment with respect to a lesion over a wide area and excellent in an effect of cooling the inner portion of a balloon. The balloon-type electrode catheter includes an outer tube, an energization connector, a balloon having neck portions at both ends of an expansion portion, an inner tube, a distal end tip, strip electrodes formed on the outer surface of the balloon, and a conducting wire that connects each of the strip electrodes and the energization connector to each other. Openings of fluid supply sub lumens of the outer tube are located on the distal end side from an intermediate location in the axial direction in the expansion portion of the balloon. Openings of fluid drainage sub lumens of the outer tube are located at the proximal end of the expansion portion.

Abstract: Methods and devices for an optical assembly for a laser generator comprise: a laser source producing a first beam of light and an optical assembly. The optical assembly comprises a prism. The prism has a bottom surface configured to receive a first beam at an incoming angle of incidence relative to a first surface normal, and a hypotenuse surface configured to transmit, at an exit angle relative to a second surface normal, a second beam having a second aspect ratio. The optical assembly further comprises a plano-convex lens configured to transmit the second beam to a coupler. The coupler comprises a first coupling plane at a first distance from the plano-convex lens and a second coupling plane at a second distance from the plano-convex lens. The combination of the prism and the plano-convex lens is configured to change the beam divergence, so that the first coupling plane has a third aspect ratio and the second coupling plane has a fourth aspect ratio.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tissue monitoring apparatus, a tissue monitoring method and an ablation lesion monitoring, measuring, and controlling automated algorithm incorporating diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and/or Arrhenius model thermal denaturation kinetics for determining the characteristics of the lesion or the tissue, especially for identifying the transmurality of the ablation lesion. The invention pertains to a device for and method of real time monitoring of lesion formation as ablation is being carried out.

Abstract: A method and system to diagnose and treat headaches in a patient. Data from a computer tomography scan of at least one nasal cavity and one sinus cavity of the patient and a set of headache and congestion data provided by the patient are matched to at least one surgery plan. An interactive system guides the surgery and provides a record thereof.

Abstract: A computing system (118) includes a computer readable storage medium (122) with computer executable instructions (124), including: a biophysical simulator (126) configured to simulate coronary or carotid flow and pressure effects induced by a cardiac valve device implantation, using cardiac image data and a device model (212). The computing system further includes a processor (120) configured to execute the biophysical simulator to simulate the coronary or carotid flow and the pressure effects induced by the device implantation with the cardiac image data and the device model. The computing system further includes a display configured to display results of the simulation.

Abstract: A method for selecting a medical device for use in the performance of a medical procedure. The method comprises acquiring image data relating to an anatomical region of interest of a patient's body and generating a multi-dimensional depiction of the anatomical region of interest using the acquired image data. The method further comprises defining a plurality of points relative to the multi-dimensional depiction, determining one or more measurements based on the defined plurality of points, and then selecting a medical device to be used based on the determined measurements.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for assessing organ and/or tissue transplantation by estimating blood flow through a virtual transplant model by receiving a patient-specific anatomical model of the intended transplant recipient; receiving a patient-specific anatomical model of the intended transplant donor, the model including the vasculature of the organ or tissue that is intended to be transplanted to the recipient; constructing a unified model of the connected system post transplantation, the connected system including the transplanted organ or tissue from the intended transplant donor and the vascular system of the intended transplant recipient; receiving one or more blood flow characteristics of the connected system; assessing the suitability for an actual organ or tissue transplantation using the received blood flow characteristics; and outputting the assessment into an electronic storage medium or display.

Abstract: A computing system obtains an information model specifying a first surgical plan for an orthopedic surgery to be performed on a patient. Additionally, the computing system modifies the first surgical plan during an intraoperative phase of the orthopedic surgery to generate a second surgical plan. During the intraoperative phase of the orthopedic surgery, a visualization device may present a visualization for display that is based on the second surgical plan.

Abstract: An example system for demonstrating at least one aspect of an orthopedic surgical procedure includes a first device configured to display a presentation to a first user while the first user is wearing the device, wherein the presentation includes virtual element(s) that are controllable by the first user while the first user is wearing the first device, and wherein the virtual element(s) comprise a 3-dimensional (3D) virtual representation of one or more anatomical features associated with the orthopedic surgical procedure; and a second device configured to display the presentation to a second user, wherein the virtual element(s) further include virtual pre-operative plan element(s) shown relative to the 3D virtual representation, virtual surgical guidance feature(s) shown relative to the 3D virtual representation, or surgical result(s) virtually illustrated on the 3D virtual representation so as to demonstrate aspect(s) of the orthopedic surgical procedure.

Abstract: An example medical device system includes a plurality of surgical items; and a visualization device configured to present a mixed reality (MR) presentation to a user; and one or more processors configured to select a surgical item of the plurality of surgical items based on a surgical procedure and present, in the MR presentation, virtual information that identifies the selected surgical item among the plurality of surgical items, wherein the virtual information is presented on or adjacent a position of the selected surgical item visible via the visualization device.

Abstract: An example method includes registering, via a visualization device, a virtual model of a portion of an anatomy of an ankle of a patient to a corresponding portion of the anatomy of the ankle viewable via the visualization device, the virtual model obtained from a virtual surgical plan for an ankle arthroplasty procedure to attach a prosthetic to the anatomy. The example method also comprises displaying, via the visualization device and overlaid on the portion of the anatomy, a virtual guide that guides at least one of preparation of the anatomy for attachment of the prosthetic or attachment of the prosthetic to the anatomy.

Abstract: An example method includes displaying, via a visualization device and overlaid on a portion of an anatomy of a patient viewable via the visualization device, a virtual model of the portion of the anatomy obtained from a virtual surgical plan for an orthopedic joint repair surgical procedure to attach a prosthetic to the anatomy; and displaying, via the visualization device and overlaid on the portion of the anatomy, a virtual guide that guides at least one of preparation of the anatomy for attachment of the prosthetic or attachment of the prosthetic to the anatomy.

Abstract: An example method includes displaying, via a visualization device and overlaid on a portion of an anatomy of a patient viewable via the visualization device, a virtual model of the portion of the anatomy obtained from a virtual surgical plan for an orthopedic joint repair surgical procedure to attach a prosthetic to the anatomy; and displaying, via the visualization device and overlaid on the portion of the anatomy, a virtual guide that guides at least one of preparation of the anatomy for attachment of the prosthetic or attachment of the prosthetic to the anatomy.