US 12,277,867 B2
Enhanced human joint simulation model
Scott G. Logan, Oak Ridge, NJ (US)
Assigned to Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ (US)
Filed by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ (US)
Filed on Mar. 2, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/189,850.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/984,593, filed on Mar. 3, 2020.
Prior Publication US 2021/0280087 A1, Sep. 9, 2021
Int. Cl. G09B 23/32 (2006.01); G01N 3/02 (2006.01)
CPC G09B 23/32 (2013.01) [G01N 3/02 (2013.01)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A simulated anatomical joint, comprising:
a first artificial bone having a first articular surface;
a second artificial bone having a second articular surface matable to the first articular surface to simulate a natural anatomical joint; and
artificial ligaments connecting the first artificial bone to the second artificial bone such that the first articular surface is proximate to the second articular surface, the artificial ligaments connected to the first artificial bone and second artificial bone by respective ferrules, wherein each respective ferrule is threaded into the first artificial bone such that each respective ferrule is disposed within a respective opening of the first artificial bone to simulate stresses in the natural anatomical joint corresponding to the first artificial bone and second artificial bone.