Computer-assisted shoulder surgery and method
US11903599B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/4081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A humerus cutting assembly includes a guide frame having an attachment member adapted to be secured to a humerus adjacent to a humeral head. A cutting guide is releasably connected to the guide frame, the cutting guide configured to guide a tool in altering the humeral head. One or more inertial sensor units is on the cutting guide, the inertial sensor unit tracking an orientation of the cutting guide relative to the humerus based on the releasable connection between the cutting guide and the guide frame.
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