European patent EP4626349A1, published on March 11, 2026, by the European Patent Office (EPO), details a method for evaluating the morphology and operation of a joint. The patent, assigned to Children's Medical Center Corporation, includes classifications in medical imaging, prosthetics, and computer graphics, suggesting applications in surgical planning, device design, or medical training.

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