Systems and methods for anatomical alignment

US10820835B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Medos International Sarl · CH

Inventors

• Saurav V. Gupta · Medway, US
• Mark Hall · Bridgewater, US
• Roman Lomeli · Plymouth, US
• Douglas Raymond · Randolph, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 12, 2016
• Grant date: Nov 3, 2020
• Expiry date: Jul 6, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2505/05
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for anatomical alignment are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the systems and methods can provide accurate and continuous intraoperative validation of anatomical alignment, e.g., of the spine, hips, pelvis, and/or shoulders. An exemplary system can include a sensor and marker arrangement for measuring coronal imbalance. Another exemplary system can include a sensor and marker arrangement for shoulder or pelvic leveling. Yet another exemplary system can include a mechanical frame for establishing a simulated ground plane and projecting a plumb line from the simulated ground plane.