Method and apparatus for controlling a surgical burr in the performance of an orthopaedic procedure
US7022123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/2072
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of operating a surgical burr during performance of an orthopaedic procedure includes monitoring the position of the surgical burr during the procedure and adjusting operation of the surgical burr based thereon. An orthopaedic surgical system is also disclosed.
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