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Disposable wand and sensor for orthopedic alignment

US9452022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2010
Grant dateSep 27, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2034/2063
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable tool suitable for use in orthopedic alignment that registers points of interest on a first and second bone and transmits location data related to the points of interest to the sensor to assess orthopedic alignment with the points of interest. A display can report and visually display alignment information in real-time.

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