Surgical rod measuring system and method
US9414859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/4657
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for measuring a surgical rod are disclosed. The system includes a processor, a probe in communication with the processor and configured to trace along a surface of the implant, a tracking system in communication with the processor and the probe for generating first data representing at least one of linear and rotational movement of the probe during a first trace along the surface of the implant, wherein the processor is configured to receive the first data and generate a first graphical representation of the implant based on the first data, and a display in communication with said processor for displaying the graphical representation of the implant based on the first data. Various methods are also disclosed.
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