Method and apparatus for alerting a user to sensed lateral forces upon a guide-sleeve in a robot surgical system
US10076385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for detecting or predicting surgical tool-bone skiving are disclosed. In some embodiments, the surgical tool is movably and/or snugly disposed within a guide-sleeve. In some embodiments, a magnitude of a lateral force between the surgical tool and the guide-sleeve is measured (e.g. by a force sensor or strain sensor). The present or future skiving may be detected or predicted according to the magnitude of the lateral force. In some embodiments, an alert signal is generated in response to the detecting or predicting of the skiving.
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