Surgical tool with navigation function

By introducing force sensors and navigation components for reading instruments into nasal bone reshaping surgery tools, the problem of traditional surgical instruments being unable to precisely control force has been solved, thus achieving both surgical safety and stable corrective results.

CN121512633APending Publication Date: 2026-02-13PLASTIC SURGERY HOSPITAL CHINESE ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
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Application Number
CN202411251967.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2026-02-13

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Technical Problem

Traditional nasal bone reshaping surgery instruments lack real-time force monitoring and quantitative guidance, making it difficult for doctors to accurately control the force applied, which may lead to overcorrection or undercorrection.

Method used

Design a surgical tool with navigation function, using a force sensor to display the force fed back from the end of the dissector on a reading instrument, so that doctors can intuitively and accurately obtain the operating force and avoid errors in force prediction.

Benefits of technology

This ensures the safety and effectiveness of the surgery, avoiding overcorrection or undercorrection due to miscalculation of force.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a surgical tool with a navigation function, the surgical tool with the navigation function comprises a body, a detacher and a navigation assembly, the detacher is connected to one end of the body, the body is used for being held by an operator, the detacher is used for stretching into a surgical position for operation, and the navigation assembly comprises a force sensor and a reading instrument. The force sensor is arranged on the body and connected with the reading instrument, and the stripper is connected with the body through the force sensor. According to the surgical tool with the navigation function, the force fed back by the end of the detacher can be accurately calculated, the operation force does not need to be mastered depending on experience, the surgical effect is good, and the problem of excessive correction or insufficient correction cannot occur.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, and more specifically, to a surgical tool with navigation function. Background Technology

[0002] Nasal bone reshaping surgery, an important branch of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, aims to improve the appearance of the nose or repair nasal deformities caused by trauma, congenital defects, or other reasons by surgically adjusting the nasal bone structure. Nasal bone surgery can both correct the shape of the nose to enhance personal image and effectively improve nasal breathing function. Traditional nasal bone reshaping surgery mainly includes procedures such as nasal bone osteotomy, nasal bone narrowing, nasal bone elevation, and nasal tip reshaping, involving precise adjustments to the nasal bone, nasal septum cartilage, and other related structures.

[0003] In related technologies, most instruments used in nasal bone reshaping surgery are made of metal or hard plastic, including but not limited to osteotomy blades, bone chisels, repositioning forceps, and retractors. These instruments are usually designed to be handheld and operated directly by the doctor, who relies on touch and visual assessment to perform the surgery. The control of force during the operation mainly depends on the doctor's experience and skill. However, due to the lack of real-time force monitoring and quantitative guidance, it is difficult for doctors to accurately grasp the force applied during the operation, which may increase the uncertainty of the correction effect and easily lead to overcorrection or undercorrection. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to address the defects and deficiencies of the prior art by proposing a surgical tool with navigation function. The force fed back from the end of the dissector can be displayed on the reading instrument through a force sensor, allowing doctors to intuitively and accurately obtain the magnitude of the operating force without relying on experience for estimation, thus avoiding the problem of overcorrection or undercorrection due to force estimation errors.

[0005] The surgical tool with navigation function according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a body and a dissector, wherein the dissector is connected to one end of the body, the body is for the operator to hold, and the dissector is for insertion into the surgical position; and a navigation component, wherein the navigation component includes a force sensor and a reading instrument, the force sensor is disposed on the body and connected to the reading instrument, and the dissector is connected to the body through the force sensor.

[0006] The surgical tool with navigation function according to this invention includes a navigation component comprising a force sensor and a reading instrument. The force sensor is disposed on the main body and connected to the reading instrument. The dissector is connected to the main body through the force sensor. Thus, during the operation, the force fed back from the end of the dissector can be displayed on the reading instrument through the force sensor. The doctor can intuitively and accurately obtain the magnitude of the operating force without having to estimate it based on experience. This avoids the problem of overcorrection or undercorrection due to incorrect force estimation, ensuring the safety and corrective effect of the operation.

[0007] In some embodiments, the body includes a handle and a finger support connected to one end of the handle. The handle is for the operator to hold, the finger support gradually tapers away from the handle, and the outer peripheral surface of the finger support is an inwardly concave arc-shaped surface. The peeler passes through the finger support.

[0008] In some embodiments, the body has a cavity, the force sensor is disposed in the cavity, and one end of the peeler passes through the body and extends into the cavity.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cavity includes a communicating mounting cavity and a guide groove, the force sensor is disposed in the mounting cavity, and one end of the peeler passes through the guide groove and extends into the mounting cavity.

[0010] In some embodiments, the mounting cavity is located within the handle portion, and the guide groove extends through the finger support portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the force sensor includes a front-end sensor and a rear-end sensor. The front-end sensor is located at one end of the mounting cavity facing the finger support, and the rear-end sensor is located at one end of the mounting cavity away from the finger support. The peeler is connected to both the front-end sensor and the rear-end sensor.

[0012] In some embodiments, the handle portion includes a housing and a cover, the housing being connected to the finger support portion and having the mounting cavity, the mounting cavity having an opening on at least one side in a first direction, the cover being detachably connected to the opening, the first direction being perpendicular to the length direction of the peeler.

[0013] In some embodiments, the force sensor is provided with a fixing member having a through groove through which the peeler passes, and a threaded hole is provided on at least one side wall of the through groove for mounting a fastening screw.

[0014] In some embodiments, the fastener is connected to one end of the force sensor facing the cover, and the threaded hole is provided on the groove wall facing the cover.

[0015] In some embodiments, a calibration plate is connected to at least one side of the body; and / or, a wire-passing hole is provided on the end wall of the cavity away from the stripper, and a wire-clamping plate extending toward the wire-passing hole is provided on the bottom wall of the cavity, the wire-clamping plate and the bottom wall of the cavity forming a wire-passing groove, the wire-passing groove and the wire-passing hole being used for the connection wire of the force sensor to pass through. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a surgical tool with navigation function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the handle of a surgical tool with navigation function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is an assembly diagram of the dissector fixation component, force sensor fixation component, and force sensor of a surgical tool with navigation function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the housing of the handle of a surgical tool with navigation function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure label:

[0021] Handle 1, housing 11, cover 12, finger support 2, peeler 3, peeler fixing part 31, calibration plate 4, force sensor 5, force sensor fixing part 51, wire clamping plate 6, wire hole 7. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0023] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the surgical tool with navigation function according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body, a dissector 3, and a navigation component.

[0024] Specifically, the peeler 3 is connected to one end of the body, which is used for the operator to hold, and the peeler 3 is used to insert into the surgical position. The navigation component includes a force sensor 5 and a reading instrument. The force sensor 5 is located on the body and connected to the reading instrument. The peeler 3 is connected to the body through the force sensor 5.

[0025] Understandably, since the dissector 3 is connected to the force sensor 5, when the surgical tool with navigation function of this application is used for surgery, the force fed back by the dissector 3 can be directly displayed on the reading instrument through the force sensor 5. The doctor can intuitively and accurately obtain the magnitude of the force, thereby solving the instability caused by relying on experience to grasp the force, and thus avoiding the problem of overcorrection or undercorrection due to force prediction errors, ensuring the safety and correction effect of the surgery.

[0026] The surgical tool with navigation function in this embodiment of the invention includes a navigation component comprising a force sensor 5 and a reading instrument. The force sensor 5 is disposed on the main body and connected to the reading instrument. The dissector 3 is connected to the main body through the force sensor 5. Thus, during the operation, the force fed back from the end of the dissector 3 can be displayed on the reading instrument through the force sensor 5. The doctor can intuitively and accurately obtain the magnitude of the operating force without relying on experience for estimation, avoiding the problem of overcorrection or undercorrection due to force estimation errors, and ensuring the safety and corrective effect of the operation.

[0027] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the main body includes a handle 1 and a finger support 2 connected to one end of the handle 1. The handle 1 is for the operator to hold, and the finger support 2 gradually tapers away from the handle 1. The outer circumferential surface of the finger support 2 is an inwardly concave arc surface, and the peeler 3 is inserted through the finger support 2. Specifically, in actual operation, the doctor's dominant hand is in a grasping posture to hold the main body. The thumb and index finger can grip the finger support 2 and operate the mechanism. The concave arc surface design of the finger support 2 meets the requirements of finger fit, making the grip more stable and the operation feedback more sensitive.

[0028] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, the body has a cavity, and the force sensor 5 is disposed inside the cavity. One end of the peeler 3 passes through the body and extends into the cavity. Thus, the body can act as a protective shell to protect the force sensor 5 inside, while optimizing the overall structure and appearance and improving operational dexterity.

[0029] Furthermore, the cavity includes a connected mounting cavity and a guide groove. The force sensor 5 is located inside the mounting cavity, and one end of the peeler 3 passes through the guide groove and extends into the mounting cavity. Thus, the guide groove can guide and position the peeler 3 during installation, improving the stability and reliability of the peeler 3 assembly.

[0030] Preferably, the mounting cavity is located inside the handle portion 1, and the guide groove extends through the finger support portion 2.

[0031] Preferably, the handle 1 and the finger support 2 are connected by screws, that is, the handle 1 and the finger support 2 are two detachable independent structural parts, which makes it easy to disassemble the body for maintenance when the internal components are damaged or need to be replaced.

[0032] In addition, considering that the length of the peeler 3 may vary under different application environments, a single-length body cannot flexibly adapt to various models of peelers 3. For example, when the peeler 3 is longer, theoretically the finger support 2 needs to be lengthened to improve the stability and coordination of the overall assembly. However, this application constructs the finger support 2 and the handle 1 as two detachable structural components, so that the handle 1 can be equipped with a corresponding model of finger support 2 according to the model of the peeler 3, without redesigning the entire body structure, which has high application flexibility and versatility.

[0033] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, the force sensor 5 includes a front-end sensor and a rear-end sensor. The front-end sensor is located at the end of the mounting cavity facing the finger support 2, and the rear-end sensor is located at the end of the mounting cavity away from the finger support 2. The peeler 3 is connected to both the front-end and rear-end sensors. Therefore, the front-end and rear-end sensors can verify each other, ensuring the accuracy of the acquired data.

[0034] Furthermore, a wire-passing hole 7 is provided on the end wall of the cavity away from the stripper 3, and a wire-clamping plate 6 extending toward the wire-passing hole 7 is provided on the bottom wall of the cavity. The wire-clamping plate 6 and the bottom wall of the cavity form a wire-passing groove. The wire-passing groove and the wire-passing hole 7 are used for the connection wire of the force sensor 5 to pass through.

[0035] Furthermore, the handle portion 1 includes a housing 11 and a cover 12. The housing 11 is connected to the finger support portion 2 and has a mounting cavity. The mounting cavity has an opening on at least one side in a first direction. The cover 12 is detachably connected to the opening. The first direction is perpendicular to the length direction of the peeler 3.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, the housing 11 includes a bottom shell and two side plates and a rear end plate connected to the bottom shell. The bottom shell, the two side plates and the rear end plate form an installation cavity. The bottom shell and the two side plates form a U-shaped shell. The front end face of the U-shaped shell is provided with four screw holes for connecting the finger support part 2. The upper end face of the U-shaped shell is provided with three screw holes for connecting the cover plate. The four screw holes at the front end are arranged in pairs on the two side plates and spaced apart in the vertical direction. Two of the three screw holes on the top surface are located on the two side plates respectively, and the other is located on the rear end plate.

[0037] Furthermore, such as Figure 2As shown, the force sensor 5 is equipped with a fixing member, which has a through groove for the peeler 3 to pass through. At least one side wall of the through groove has a threaded hole for mounting a fastening screw. During assembly, the housing 11 is in the open state. First, the fixing member is connected to the force sensor 5. Then, the peeler 3 is passed through the through groove and the fastening screw is tightened. At this time, the force sensor 5, the fixing member, and the peeler 3 form a whole. Then, this whole is installed into the handle part 1 and the force sensor 5 is connected to the handle part 1. After that, the finger support part 2 is connected to the handle 1. Finally, the cover 12 is connected to the housing 11 to complete the structural assembly.

[0038] Preferably, the fastener is connected to the end of the force sensor 5 facing the cover 12, and the groove wall facing the cover 12 has a threaded hole. Figure 3 As shown, the handle portion 1 has an opening at the top, and the bottom of the force sensor 5 is connected to the bottom wall of the handle portion 1. A fixing component is provided at the top, including a U-shaped force sensor fixing component 51 and a block-shaped peeler fixing component 31. The slot of the U-shaped force sensor 5 faces upward, and the peeler fixing component 31 is located in the U-shaped slot of the sensor fixing component and has a through groove. It can be understood that when the cover 12 is opened, both the force sensor fixing component 51 and the peeler fixing component 31 are exposed at the opening of the handle portion 1, which facilitates maintenance.

[0039] Preferably, the force sensor 5 is cylindrical, with connecting holes on its upper and lower ends for connecting the force sensor fixing member 51 and the handle portion 1, respectively. The force sensor fixing member 51 has connecting holes on its two side walls for connecting the peeler fixing member 31. In actual assembly, the force sensor fixing member 51 and the peeler fixing member 31 can be connected first, and then the entire fixing member can be brought into the assembly process.

[0040] Preferably, a calibration plate 4 is connected to at least one side of the body. Thus, after calibration by the calibration plate 4, the computer can calculate the spatial position of the end of the peeler 3, thereby improving the accuracy of the operation. It should be noted that the method of using the calibration plate 4 is a conventional technical means in the field and will not be described in detail here.

[0041] Preferably, the calibration plate 4 is connected to the side of the handle portion 1 by welding.

[0042] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0043] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0044] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0046] In this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0047] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A surgical tool having a navigation function, characterized by, The utility model relates to a surgical instrument, comprising: a body and a stripping element connected to one end of the body, the body being used for an operator to hold, and the stripping element being used for working in a surgical position; a navigation assembly, the navigation assembly comprising a force sensor and a reading instrument, the force sensor being arranged on the body and connected to the reading instrument, and the stripping element being connected to the body through the force sensor.

2. The surgical tool with navigation functionality of claim 1, wherein, The body comprises a handle part and a finger rest part connected to one end of the handle part, the handle part being used for an operator to hold, the finger rest part being gradually tapered away from the handle part, and the outer circumferential surface of the finger rest part being an inwardly recessed arc surface, and the stripping element being arranged on the finger rest part.

3. The surgical tool with navigation functionality of claim 2, wherein, The body has a cavity, the force sensor being arranged in the cavity, and one end of the stripping element penetrating the body and extending into the cavity.

4. The surgical tool with navigation functionality of claim 2, wherein, The cavity comprises a mounting cavity and a guide groove connected to each other, the force sensor being arranged in the mounting cavity, and one end of the stripping element penetrating the guide groove and extending into the mounting cavity.

5. The surgical tool with navigation functionality of claim 4, wherein, The mounting cavity is located in the handle part, and the guide groove penetrates the finger rest part.

6. The surgical tool with navigation functionality of claim 5, wherein, The force sensor comprises a front-end sensor and a rear-end sensor, the front-end sensor being arranged at one end of the mounting cavity towards the finger rest part, and the rear-end sensor being arranged at one end of the mounting cavity away from the finger rest part, and the stripping element being connected to both the front-end sensor and the rear-end sensor.

7. The surgical tool with navigation functionality of claim 6, wherein, The handle part comprises a shell and a cover, the shell being connected to the finger rest part and having the mounting cavity, at least one side of the mounting cavity in a first direction having an opening, and the cover being detachably connected to the opening, the first direction being perpendicular to the length direction of the stripping element.

8. The surgical tool with navigation functionality of claim 7, wherein, The force sensor is provided with a fixing member, the fixing member having a through slot for the stripping element to penetrate, at least one side of the through slot being provided with a threaded hole, and the threaded hole being used for assembling a fastening screw.

9. The surgical tool with navigation functionality of claim 8, wherein, The fixing member is connected to one end of the force sensor towards the cover, and the threaded hole is arranged on the groove wall of the through slot towards the cover.

10. The surgical tool with navigation functionality of any one of claims 1-9, wherein, At least one side of the body is connected with a calibration plate; and / or, an end wall of the cavity away from the stripping element is provided with a wire passing hole, a bottom wall of the cavity is provided with a wire clamping plate extending towards the wire passing hole, the wire clamping plate and the bottom wall of the cavity surrounding a wire passing groove, and the wire passing groove and the wire passing hole being used for the connecting wire of the force sensor to pass through.