Surgical Sensor Anchor Tracking for Real-Time Robotic Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current surgical procedures, particularly in spinal fusion and skeletal reconstruction, face challenges with the difficulty of aligning surgical rods and bone fragments due to varying patient anatomy and the lack of real-time adjustments in robotic systems, leading to prolonged surgery times and potential complications.
Innovation Solution
A surgical sensor anchor system with electromagnetic and optical sensors tracks the movement of body structures during surgery, allowing real-time adjustments of robotic systems to ensure precise alignment and positioning of surgical instruments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If robotic systems are used for surgical procedures, then precision and automation are improved, but the ability to adapt to real-time anatomical variations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates sensors that detect anatomical structures in real-time and provide feedback to the robotic control system, enabling dynamic adjustment of surgical paths and positions based on actual patient anatomy rather than relying solely on pre-operative planning
Solution Approach 2:
The robotic system transitions from static pre-programmed paths to dynamic real-time adjustment capabilities, where surgical instruments can adapt their position and orientation during the procedure based on sensor feedback about anatomical variations
2Manufacturing precision
If manual alignment methods are used for surgical rods and bone fragments, then surgeon skill is utilized, but surgery time increases and alignment precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Manual mechanical alignment methods are replaced with an automated optical sensing and robotic positioning system that uses sensors to detect anatomical landmarks and automatically calculates and executes precise alignment, eliminating the time-consuming trial-and-error process of manual alignment
3Adaptability or versatility
If complex surgical instrumentation is used for spinal fusion, then surgical capability is improved, but device complexity and difficulty of operation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic system provides a universal platform that can perform multiple surgical tasks including rod alignment, screw placement guidance, and anatomical landmark identification through integrated sensors, reducing the need for multiple specialized instruments and simplifying the overall surgical workflow
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system enhances the safety and efficiency of robotically assisted surgeries by enabling real-time adjustments, reducing the risk of complications and shortening procedure times.
Implementation Method 1
A surgical sensor anchor system with electromagnetic and optical sensors tracks the movement of body structures during surgery
Implementation Method 2
A surgical sensor anchor system with electromagnetic and optical sensors tracks the movement of body structures during surgery
Data Source
AI summary
Surgical systems for use in surgical procedures utilizing robotic devices. The surgical system having one or more components for housing a sensor or one or more tools for anchor or sensor delivery. The surgical system may include a surgical sensor anchor and/or a surgical sensor anchor delivery tool. A method of performing a robotically assisted surgical procedure, comprising using a surgical sensor anchor during a surgical procedure which utilizes a robot to track movement of at least one portion of a body structure undergoing a surgical procedure or to track movement of a body structure near a surgical site.