Spinal balance assessment
US9968408B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/105
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present application describes computer apparatus and software programs useful to the field of corrective spinal surgery. The apparatus and software implement and facilitate methods for assessing the degree of balance and alignment achieved through corrective measures applied to the spine prior to completing a surgical procedure. The apparatus and software facilitate pre-operative planning and virtual testing of the corrective measures to be applied. The apparatus and software further facilitate intra-operative reconciliation with the pre-operative plan prior to completing the surgery.
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