Surgical navigation systems and processes for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
US6827723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4632
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and processes for tracking anatomy, instrumentation, trial implants, implants, and references, and rendering images and data related to them in connection with surgical operations, for example unicompartmental knee arthroplasties (“UKA”). These systems and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments.
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