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Method and apparatus for optimizing a therapy

US8112292B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2006
Grant dateFeb 7, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/1041
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus to perform a procedure that can include a processor assisted surgical procedure. During the procedure patient space and image space can be registered to allow for tracking of various tracking sensors. An instrument can be placed relative to patient space based upon a plan.

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