System of preoperative planning and provision of patient-specific surgical aids
US9741263B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4633
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for assisting a user with surgical implementation of a preoperative plan includes generating a physical native tissue model of a native patient tissue. The physical native tissue model includes at least one primary patient tissue area including a surface of interest, at least one secondary patient tissue area including no surfaces of interest, and a base surface for engaging a supporting structure. The physical native tissue model, as generated, includes at least one information feature providing clinically useful information to the user. The information feature is substantially separated from the surface of interest. An apparatus for assisting a user with surgical implementation of a preoperative plan is also provided.
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