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Hip surgery systems and methods

  • US 10,321,852 B2
  • Filed: 02/20/2018
  • Issued: 06/18/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/10/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for assisting a surgeon, comprising:

  • providing an assembly, the assembly comprising an orientation device and a visible alignment indicator;

    emitting light from the visible alignment indicator to project a point, a plane, or a cross-hair onto a target, anatomical feature, or landmark;

    marking at least a portion of the incidence of light to establish a reference rotational position;

    determining changes in the orientation of the orientation device relative to gravitational axis; and

    replacing the joint by inserting a prosthetic component, wherein the orientation device provides an indication of the angle of insertion.

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