Method and apparatus for implantation between two vertebral bodies
US7567834B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4528
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system to assist in a planning and navigation of procedure. Generally, the system allows for image acquisition of a selected area of the anatomy. The images may then be used to mark various points to determine true anatomical definitions and planes. The definitions may assist in positioning a prosthesis.
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