Mixed reality-aided education related to orthopedic surgical procedures
US12112843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H50/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An example system for demonstrating at least one aspect of an orthopedic surgical procedure includes a first device configured to display a presentation to a first user while the first user is wearing the device, wherein the presentation includes virtual element(s) that are controllable by the first user while the first user is wearing the first device, and wherein the virtual element(s) comprise a 3-dimensional (3D) virtual representation of one or more anatomical features associated with the orthopedic surgical procedure; and a second device configured to display the presentation to a second user, wherein the virtual element(s) further include virtual pre-operative plan element(s) shown relative to the 3D virtual representation, virtual surgical guidance feature(s) shown relative to the 3D virtual representation, or surgical result(s) virtually illustrated on the 3D virtual representation so as to demonstrate aspect(s) of the orthopedic surgical procedure.
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