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Method and apparatus for preplanning a surgical procedure

US7542791B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2004
Grant dateJun 2, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H30/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system to assist in a selection and planning of procedure and assist in selecting a prosthetic for the procedure. Generally, the system allows for image acquisition of a selected area of the anatomy. A model may be formed of the anatomy from the acquired images. The system may also allow for navigational tracking of the procedure to ensure that the procedure is substantially carried out relative to the selected plan.

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