System and method for modular navigated osteotome

An osteotome instrument for use in computer assisted surgery is disclosed. The instrument includes a shaft, a connector, a handle, and a cutter component. The handle has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The cutter component is connected to the handle at the distal end portion. The co...

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Main Authors CULLEY PATRICK J, TERRILL-GRISONI LAURALAN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 30.11.2006
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:An osteotome instrument for use in computer assisted surgery is disclosed. The instrument includes a shaft, a connector, a handle, and a cutter component. The handle has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The cutter component is connected to the handle at the distal end portion. The connector is releasably connected to the handle at the proximal end portion, and the connector is adapted to rotate about the shaft relative to the handle. A fiducial for tracking is connected to the connector.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20060431467