Robotic Surgical Control System for Spinal Procedures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robotic surgical control systems are inadequate for complex and delicate orthopedic procedures such as bone removal and disc removal, as they are not designed to handle the intricacies required for comprehensive spinal surgeries.
Innovation Solution
A software-configured control system for a multi-axis robot that enables precise movement control, includes user interfaces for planning and executing surgical procedures, provides warnings and monitoring to prevent patient injury, and allows for the insertion of hardware for fusing adjacent bony structures, utilizing touchscreen displays, sensors, and feedback mechanisms for real-time adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing robotic surgical control systems are used, then basic surgical movements can be performed, but they are inadequate for complex and delicate procedures such as bone removal and disc removal
Solution Approach 1:
The control system divides complex spinal procedures into discrete, manageable surgical steps (e.g., bone removal, disc removal, hardware insertion). Each step is independently planned and executed with specific parameters, allowing the system to handle complexity through structured segmentation rather than monolithic control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary planning and simulation of surgical procedures before actual execution. Users can pre-plan tool paths, anticipate potential issues, and prepare surgical strategies in advance, ensuring reliable execution during delicate procedures while maintaining adaptability to real-time conditions.
2Productivity
If comprehensive surgical procedures are performed, then more complete surgical tasks can be accomplished, but the complexity of controlling the robot increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system merges multiple surgical functions (planning, execution, monitoring, safety) into a unified integrated platform. By combining these functions rather than using separate systems, the overall complexity is managed more effectively while achieving comprehensive surgical capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates real-time feedback mechanisms that monitor surgical progress, tool positions, and patient conditions. This feedback enables automatic adjustment and control, reducing the cognitive load on operators and simplifying the control of complex procedures through automated real-time coordination.
3Reliability
If safety monitoring and warnings are added, then patient injury can be prevented, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements preliminary safety checks and warnings that identify potential hazards before they cause injury. By detecting and alerting operators to risky conditions in advance (such as proximity to critical structures or improper tool positioning), the system prevents harm rather than reacting after damage occurs, integrating safety with minimal added complexity.
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AI summary
The invention involves a system and method for controlling the movements of a multi-axis robot to perform a surgery at least on the spinal area of a human in vivo. The system includes controls and software coding to cause the robot to move in desired patterns to complete the surgery, which may include bone, disc and tissue removal, and may also include insertion of hardware for fusing adjacent bony structures.