Method and apparatus for preplanning a surgical procedure
US7974677B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2029 |
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- 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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