Video-graphic arthroscopy system
US5005559A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 1989 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/317
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A position sensing system which allows the arthroscopist to readily determine the location of an arthroscope's tip in relation to the point of entry has been developed. The position sensing apparatus can be employed in conjunction with a graphics module to display the location of the arthroscope in real time and provide perspective views of the instrument's location.
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