Localization device display method and apparatus

Details Localization device display method and apparatus Localization device display method and apparatus

2008-01-15

2008-01-15

Casler, Brian L. (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S112000, C600S117000, C600S126000, C600S168000, C600S407000, C600S414000, C600S426000, C600S463000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07319897

ABSTRACT:
A localization device display method and apparatus for displaying different views, e.g., of different magnification, based on the proximity of the tip of a pointer tracked by the localization device to a reference location identified by the localization device. The display method and apparatus may be incorporated into a surgical navigation system for use in identifying a location for drilling a femoral tunnel in an ACL repair procedure.

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