System for translation of electromagnetic and optical localization systems

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PATENT NO 6235038
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09429568

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A system for utilizing and registering at least two surgical navigation systems during stereotactic surgery. The system comprises a first surgical navigation system defining a first patient space, a second surgical navigation system defining a second patient space, and a translation device to register the coordinates of the first patient space to the coordinates of the second patient space. The translation device comprises a rigid body, at least one component for a first navigation system placed in or on the rigid body, and at least one component for a second navigation system placed in or on the rigid body, in known relation to the at least one component for the first navigation system. The translation device is positioned in a working volume of each of the at least two navigation systems.

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MEDTRONIC SURGICAL NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGIES826 COAK CREEK CIRCLE LOUISVILLE CO 80027

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Hunter, Mark W Broomfield, CO 36 10802
Kessman, Paul Broomfield, CO 42 9383

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