Method and apparatus for preparing for a surgical procedure
US8380471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30952
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of preparing for a surgical procedure includes creating a three-dimensional bone model of a subject bone of a patient. At least a portion of the bone model is compared to at least one three-dimensional reference anatomic model. At least one structural difference between the bone model and the at least one reference anatomic model is identified. At least one desired subject bone structural change is specified to produce a modified bone model responsive to the step of identifying at least one structural difference between the bone model and the at least one reference anatomic model. An apparatus for preparing for a surgical procedure is also provided.
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