Surgical Navigation Systems TRIZ Cases

A surgical navigation system generates superimposed two-dimensional images from three-dimensional data to guide virtual instruments.

Direct lateral approach with electromagnetic bone chipper enables precise femoral condyle resurfacing while preserving cruciate ligaments.

Smart headset overlays visual indicia to guide surgical tools, resolving image skew issues from traditional cameras.

Automated robotic arms reposition fluoroscopic components, resolving bulky hardware constraints in tight operating rooms.

A flexible conformable sensor housing inserts into a body cavity to collect electromagnetic position data.

A magnetic position sensor uses a stored sensitivity table to estimate calibration values during catheterization procedures.

Deep learning identifies anatomical structures in live feeds, resolving precision-complexity trade-offs for safer procedures.

A robotically controlled cutting system uses oscillating and rotating milling elements to machine precise planar bone surfaces during surgical procedures.

A flexible ablation electrode shell incorporates an irrigant distribution element with circumferential ports to deliver cooling fluid.

Segmented curved paths enable single-insertion ablation of the amygdala and hippocampus, avoiding critical structures during laser thermal therapy.

A removable calibration apparatus uses a spherical member to align with medical device portions for precise tracking.

Optical tracking and neuromonitoring replace fluoroscopy to reduce radiation exposure while maintaining surgical precision.

Surface scanners detect rigid bone or cartilage surfaces to register patient images, eliminating invasive fixation and external device complexity.

Integrated shadow imaging tracking system reduces operation time and improves ligament balancing by eliminating external trackers.

Minimizing positional and orientational deviations from a vascular map compensates for external magnetic field interference during catheter navigation.

Vibratory press-fit tools standardize acetabular cup placement, eliminating unpredictable hammer impacts that cause bone fractures and misalignment.

A pelvic digitizer device uses a self-contained inertial sensor unit to track tool orientation relative to the acetabulum during orthopedic procedures.

Automated fiducial marker detection aligns image space with physical patient anatomy, reducing manual user interaction during surgical navigation procedures.

Multi-wavelength light absorbers measure intensity changes to estimate bending orientation and magnitude in flexible insertion portions.

A mixed reality system projects 3D virtual models directly onto the surgical field of view using infrared and color image tracking.

A navigation system tracks bone landmarks to maintain precise surgical guidance.

A catheter position sensing system uses body-electrode impedance to track probe location during patient respiration.

Adjustable stages in a knee ranging tool locate tibial components to resolve unbalanced ligament tensions during arthroplasty.

Fluorescent fiducial markers on surgical instruments enable clear visualization in monochromatic near infrared imaging modes.

A segmented x-ray source array emits radiation from multiple positions to acquire image data across a larger area using a compact detector.

A catheter measures electrical impedance between microelectrodes to estimate tissue temperature during ablation.