Making a recommendation concerning a surgical procedure in a being is performed by a computer including a computer readable memory storing executable instructions and a processor in communication with the computer readable memory. The method includes a) acquiring information pertaining to the being and b) determining a recommendation pertaining to the being using the acquired information. In particular, the recommendation includes one of: a) one or more options for a new or replacement implant for inserting into the being； or b) a technique to be used for revision of an existing implant in the being. The method also includes transmitting, by the computer, the recommendation.
