Systems, methods, and apparatus for automatic software flow using instrument detection during computer-aided surgery

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11296851

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Systems, methods, and apparatuses for automatic software flow using instrument detection during a computer-aided surgery. At least system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes a computer-aided surgical navigational system with a display screen and at least one sensor. The system can include a processor capable of detecting a plurality of arrays, wherein each array is associated with a respective surgical instrument. The processor is further capable of determining a respective surgical procedure associated with the respective surgical instrument, based at least in part on detecting at least one array using the sensor. In addition, the processor is capable of outputting via the screen at least one user interface associated with the respective surgical procedure associated with the respective surgical instrument.

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SMITH & NEPHEW INC1450 BROOKS RD MEMPHIS TN 38116

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Elliott, Scott Terey Hills, AU 44 2671
McCombs, Daniel Memphis, TN 11 1996

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