Method and apparatus for positioning a guide relative to a base
US8165658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/2055
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for positioning a guide relative to an anatomy is provided. The system can include a base adapted to be coupled to the anatomy, and a guide that can move relative to the base. The system can include at least one tracking device that can be coupled to the base and the guide, and a tracking system that tracks a position of the tracking device. The system can include a navigation system that determines a position of the base and the guide relative to the anatomy, and whether the position of the base and the guide are in a desired position. The system can include a display, which can display at least one icon superimposed on the image of the anatomy that graphically indicates a manipulation of the guide required to move the guide into the desired position.
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