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Abstract

Methods and systems for providing an image guided navigated precision reamer are set forth. According to one embodiment, a method comprising providing a reamer device, the reamer device comprising a reamer shaft adapted to provide a locking capability for receiving a reamer component and capable of being rotated in use, an intermediate sleeve adapted to receive the reamer shaft substantially coaxially, and an outer sleeve adapted to receive the intermediate sleeve, wherein the reamer shaft is adapted to rotate relative to the outer sleeve without translation relative to the outer sleeve, and the sleeve is adapted to function as a handle during reaming; providing a sensor apparatus for sensing position and orientation of a plurality of location indicia; providing a first set of location indicia coupled to an anatomical reference; providing a second set of location indicia coupled to the reamer device; providing a prosthetic implant; referencing information obtained from the first and second set of location indicia; reaming a cavity of an osteological anatomical structure in preparation for receiving the prosthetic implant based at least in part on the referenced information; and placing the prosthetic implant into the cavity is set forth.

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First Claim