Robotic surgical system and method for diagnostic data mapping
US-9204935-B2 · Dec 8, 2015 · US
System and method for orienting orthopedic implants
US8961526B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8961526-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113303728-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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A surgical guidance system for properly orienting a surgical instrument, such as an acetabular cup inserter, within a patient relative to a plurality of anatomical reference points includes a support device for retaining the patient, a reference sensor fixedly coupled to the support device and a tool sensor removably coupled to the instrument. The support device includes a plurality of abutment pads that directly contact the plurality of anatomical reference points. A processor is electrically connected to the reference and tool sensors and is programmed to collect spatial orientation data compiled from each sensor. Using the spatial orientation data, the processor determines in real-time the actual orientation of the surgical instrument relative to the anatomical reference points. An indicator is electrically connected to the processor and provides a feedback signal that assists the surgeon in properly orienting the instrument relative to a user-defined acceptable range.
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What is claimed is: 1. A surgical guidance system for use on a patient, the patient having at least one anatomical reference point, the surgical guidance system comprising: (a) a support device adapted to contact the patient at a particular location relative to the at least one anatomical reference point; (b) a reference sensor fixedly coupled to the support device for collecting a first set of spatial orientation data; (c) a surgical instrument for use on the patient, the sur…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8961526B2 cover?
- A surgical guidance system for properly orienting a surgical instrument, such as an acetabular cup inserter, within a patient relative to a plurality of anatomical reference points includes a support device for retaining the patient, a reference sensor fixedly coupled to the support device and a tool sensor removably coupled to the instrument. The support device includes a plurality of abutment…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Burroughs Brian R, Univ Massachusetts
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B19/5244. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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