Methods and systems for diagnosing, treating, or tracking spinal disorders
US8685093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0812
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for performing a surgical procedure using implantable sensors are disclosed. The method includes providing one or more implantable sensors, each sensor configured for implantation adjacent to an anatomical feature of a patient; imaging the patient to determine the relative positions of the one or more implantable sensors relative to the anatomical features of the patient; inserting an implant adjacent to at least one of the anatomical features; and tracking the position of the implant relative to the at least one anatomical feature during the inserting of the implant using the implantable sensors.
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