Ultrasound image guided acetabular implant orientation during total hip replacement

US6607487B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Regents of the University of California · US

Inventors

• John Chang · Danville, US
• Waleed Sami Haddad · San Francisco, US
• Jan-Ulco Kluiwstra · Oakland, US
• Dennis Matthews · Moss Beach, US
• Kenneth B. Trauner · Sacramento, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 23, 2001
• Grant date: Aug 19, 2003
• Expiry date: Jun 16, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2002/4668
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A system for assisting in precise location of the acetabular implant during total hip replacement. The system uses ultrasound imaging for guiding the placement and orientation of the implant.