Motion and orientation sensing module or device for positioning of implants

a motion and orientation sensing module and implant technology, applied in the field of medical and surgical procedures, can solve the problems of large and expensive equipment, inability to predict the longevity of the prosthesis, and inability to achieve the effect of functional efficacy,

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-05-15
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Much of this requires large and expensive equipment.
Even with templating, trialing, and advanced prosthetic components, outcomes including functional efficacy, patient comfort, and longevity of the prosth

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[0040]The following description of embodiment(s) is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.

[0041]At least one embodiment is directed to a portable or handheld, wired or wireless dual tri-axial accelerometer device that facilitates replacement of a surgical instrument to a desired location, such an embodiment enables a cost effective alternative for performing many medical and surgical procedures. At least one embodiment is directed to a surgical tracking system that emits no harmful radiation, is light weight, requires minimal training, is inexpensive, flexible enough to support multiple procedures, can track real time motion of surgical devices and patients, and can include other biometric data sets.

[0042]Utilizing an accelerometer or other methods of the embodiments for surgical instrument placement reduces the invasiveness of many medical and surgical procedures without compromising the precision of locating probes...

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At least one embodiment is directed to a tracking system for the muscular-skeletal system. The tracking system can identify position and orientation. The tracking system can be attached to a device or integrated into a device. In one embodiment, the tracking system couples to a handheld tool. The handheld tool with the tracking system and one or more sensors can be used to generate tracking data of the tool location and trajectory while measuring parameters of the muscular-skeletal system at an identified location. The tracking system can be used in conjunction with a second tool to guide the second tool to the identified location of the first tool. The tracking system can guide the second tool along the same trajectory as the first tool. For example, the second tool can be used to install a prosthetic component at a predetermined location and a predetermined orientation. The tracking system can track hand movements of a surgeon holding the handheld tool within 1 millimeter over a path less than 5 meters.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates in general to medical and surgical procedures and more particularly to guiding medical devices to precise locations on or within a patient's body.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Precisely positioning inserts, implants, or other medical devices, prostheses, prosthetic components, or topical application of medicines or anesthetics in or on patients' bodies depends on accurately locating structural features or anomalous structures on or within a patient's body. Continual progress has been made in the advancement and use of imaging equipment to guide the positioning of inserts, implants, or other medical devices, within patients' bodies. Noninvasive methods for locating internal structures of the body include ultrasound, X-rays, CT, and MRI equipment to locate anatomical features and anomalous structures within patients' bodies. Surgeons may use this data to create a pre-operative template to guide actions during the surgery.[0003]The u...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B17/00
CPCA61B17/00A61B2017/00473A61B2017/00725A61B2017/00734A61F2/4611A61B2034/2048A61B2560/063A61B5/064A61B5/066A61B5/067A61B34/20A61B34/25A61B5/061
Inventor STEIN, MARCVAUGHN, GLEN
Owner ORTHOSENSOR
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