Method and apparatus for surgical navigation of a multiple piece construct for implantation
US7835778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for percutaneous and/or minimally invasive implantation of a construct. The construct may be implanted using a navigation system for planning and execution of a procedure. A plurality of portions of the construct may be interconnected using locations and paths determined and navigated with the navigation system.
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