Navigational guidance via computer-assisted fluoroscopic imaging

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PATENT NO 6470207
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09274972

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Digital x-ray images taken before a surgical procedure by a fluoroscopic C-arm imager are displayed by a computer and overlaid with graphical representations of instruments be used in the operating room. The graphical representations are updated in real-time to correspond to movement of the instruments in the operating room. A number of different techniques are described that aid the physician in planning and carrying out the surgical procedure.

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MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION INC200 MEDTRONIC DRIVE LAFAYETTE CO 80026

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Foley, Kevin T Memphis, TN 182 28656
Simon, David A Boulder, CO 41 6793
Smith, Kurt R Boulder, CO 40 6772

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