Trackable diagnostic scope apparatus and methods of use
US8934961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical procedure is provided. The procedure acquires a plurality of points on or near a bone abnormality and registers them with a surgical navigation system. The navigation system uses the acquired points to make an implant having a surface adapted to contact the bone, and particularly an implant having a portion whose shape substantially matches that of the bone abnormality.
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