Spinal balance assessment
US12357384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/105
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present application describes computer apparatus and software programs useful to the field of corrective spinal surgery. The apparatus and software implement and facilitate methods for assessing the degree of balance and alignment achieved through corrective measures applied to the spine prior to completing a surgical procedure. The apparatus and software facilitate pre-operative planning and virtual testing of the corrective measures to be applied. The apparatus and software further facilitate intra-operative reconciliation with the pre-operative plan prior to completing the surgery.
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