Method and apparatus for tracking a patient

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9579161
APP PUB NO 20090281417A1
SERIAL NO

12115907

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A system for tracking a patient is provided. The system can include a first reference frame coupled to a first portion of an anatomical structure. The system can include a second reference frame, which can be coupled to a second portion of the anatomical structure. The system can also include a first tracking device coupled to the first reference frame and a second tracking device coupled to the second reference frame. The system can also include a tracking system that can track a position of the first tracking device and the second tracking device to ensure that the position of the first reference frame relative to the anatomical structure is substantially the same throughout a surgical procedure.

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  • MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gardeski, Kenneth Plymouth, US 7 718
Hartmann, Steven L Superior, US 54 3404
Kelley, James Coon Rapids, US 31 1534
Neidert, Michael Salthill, IE 16 466
Verard, Laurent Superior, US 32 5421
Wu, Kevin Thomas Lakewood, US 2 188

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