Apparatus and method for planning a stereotactic surgical procedure using coordinated fluoroscopy
US6198794A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method is provided for coordinating two fluoroscope images, which permits accurate computer-based planning of the insertion point and angle of approach of a needle, drill, screw, nail, wire or other surgical instrumentation into the body of a patient, and subsequently guides the surgeon in performing the insertion in accordance with the plan.
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