Method and apparatus for reconstructing bone surfaces during surgery
US7715602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/256
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided a method for intra-operatively presenting an approximate model of an anatomical structure by collecting a cloud of small surfaces. The cloud of small surfaces is gathered with a registration pointer having an adapted tip capable of making contact with the surface of an anatomical structure and registering the normal at the point of contact.
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