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Method of providing feedback to an orthopedic alignment system

US9259172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2013
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/4668
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of providing feedback to a user of an orthopedic alignment system, which displays: a portion of an orthopedic system; a parameter of the orthopedic system; a portion of an orthopedic insert in the display; and a parameter of the orthopedic insert. Where the method detects movement of the orthopedic system, and moves the displayed portion of the orthopedic system in response to the movement of the orthopedic system. Where the method additionally detects changes of the parameter of the orthopedic insert and of the parameter of the orthopedic system during movement of the orthopedic system, and displays the changes of the parameter of the orthopedic insert and the parameter of the orthopedic system.

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