Surgical trajectory monitoring system and related methods
US8442621B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for determining a desired trajectory and/or monitoring the trajectory of surgical instruments and/or implants in any number of surgical procedures, such as (but not limited to) spinal surgery, including (but not limited to) ensuring proper placement of pedicle screws during pedicle fixation procedures and ensuring proper trajectory during the establishment of an operative corridor to a spinal target site.
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