Systems and methods for performing spine surgery
US9848922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for correcting a curvature or deformity in a patient's spine based on the digitized locations of implanted screws and tracking the placement of the rod as it is placed in a minimally invasive fashion. The method is implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, accept one or more correction outputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to fit at locations distinct from the implanted screw locations.
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