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Method and apparatus for determining the position of a body part

  • US 5,807,252 A
  • Filed: 10/22/1996
  • Issued: 09/15/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for determining the position of a body part, comprising:

  • (a) a unitary bone screw having a threaded end and an opposing driven end;

    said threaded end being adapted to threadedly engage the body part to affix said bone screw thereto;

    said bone screw comprising a bore hole which extends from said driven end and through an interior portion of said bone strew toward said threaded end; and

    (b) a radiation device having an insert foot;

    wherein;

    said bore hole is sized to receive and engage said insert foot to secure said radiation device therein in a defined position with respect to said bone screw; and

    said radiation device comprises one of a radiation emitter and a radiation receiver.

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