Method and apparatus for controlling a surgical burr in the...

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2006-04-04

2006-04-04

Robert, Eduardo O. (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

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07022123

ABSTRACT:
A method of operating a surgical burr during performance of an orthopaedic procedure includes monitoring the position of the surgical burr during the procedure and adjusting operation of the surgical burr based thereon. An orthopaedic surgical system is also disclosed.

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International Search Report for PCT Application No. PCT/US03/29996, Jun. 3, 2004, 4 pages.

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