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Multi-configuration tracknig array and related method

  • US 20080200794A1
  • Filed: 02/19/2007
  • Published: 08/21/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/19/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A navigation system that determines a location of a portion of a first medical instrument relative to a patient, the navigation system comprising:

  • a multi-configuration tracking array that extends from the first medical instrument;

    a plurality of tracking devices positioned on said multi-configuration tracking array, wherein at least one of said tracking devices changes to define at least a first condition and a second condition; and

    a tracking system that detects said tracking devices and relates a change between said first condition and said second condition with a change between at least a first instrument configuration and a second instrument configuration.

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