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Osteotomy procedure

US7318827B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2002
Grant dateJan 15, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2034/2072
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An osteotomy resection procedure for removing a wedge from a bone utilizing a localization device. The localization device being used to track reference points associated with the bone, track surgical instruments, perform calculations to determine a resection angle for the wedge, and assist a surgeon in performing the procedure.

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