Pelvic plane locator and patient positioner
US8657830B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G15/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention includes both a method for acquiring the position of a patient's anterior pelvic plane, and a patient positioner or holder (apparatus) for securing a patient and acquiring the position of the patient's anterior pelvic plane. The method and apparatus facilitate definition of the anterior pelvic plane (APP) in the context of computer assisted hip surgery.
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