Targeting landmarks of orthopaedic devices
US9526441B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00199
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for targeting a landmark of an orthopaedic implant comprises implanting the orthopaedic implant in a body. The orthopaedic implant having at least one landmark defining two or more locations for targeting and a first magnetic sensor located at a known distance from at least one of the two or more locations. The method includes comprises identifying one of the locations using a landmark identifier, the landmark identifier having at least one of a second magnetic sensor and a magnetic field generator, installing a transfixion element in the at least one landmark, and identifying a second location using the landmark identifier.
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