Method and apparatus for positioning a reference frame
US8467851B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
- 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. A dynamic reference frame can be used to maintain localization of the patient space with the image space. The dynamic reference frame can be fixedly interconnected with a bone portion of the anatomy.
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