METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER TO DELIVER A SUBSTANCE TO BONE

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APP PUB NO 20150257808A1
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14209302

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A method for determining an indication for use of a bone support substance in a bone includes providing a surgical device for providing rotational movement of a surgical tool, determining a torque measurement associated with the rotation of the surgical tool as it is moving through a portion of the bone, and using the torque measurement to determine whether the portion of the bone has a characteristic that indicates the need for a bone support substance. Determining a torque measurement may include determining a motor torque generated to cause rotation of the surgical tool as it is moving through the portion of the bone. Determining a torque measurement may also include determining a drilling torque, wherein the drilling torque is the force created by the portion of the bone that acts against the motor torque, as the surgical tool is moving through the portion of the bone.

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SPINAL GENERATIONS LLC9301 W 191ST STREET MOKENA IL 60448

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Sweeney, Patrick J Flossmoor, US 88 2936

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