Systems and methods for performing spine surgery
US12251142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D7/063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A digitizer pointer is provided as part of a system for correcting a curvature or deformity in a patient's spine based on the digitized locations of implanted screws and tracking the placement of the rod as it is placed in a minimally invasive fashion. The digitizer pointer includes an offset adjustment feature, a swivel feature, and a translation feature.
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