Method and apparatus for positioning a reference frame

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7835784
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11232445

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A method and apparatus to perform a procedure that can include a processor assisted surgical procedure. During the procedure patient space and image space can be registered to allow for tracking of various tracking sensors. A dynamic reference frame can be used to maintain localization of the patient space with the image space. The dynamic reference frame can be fixedly interconnected with a bone portion of the anatomy.

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MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION INC200 MEDTRONIC DRIVE LAFAYETTE CO 80027

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Clayton, John B Superior, US 53 12339
Mire, David A Cordova, US 36 3065

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