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1. An apparatus for guiding the application of a surgical tool in relation to an object, the apparatus comprising:
- a first major surface; and
a second major surface in spaced relation to the first major surface;
a guide aperture which intersects the first and second major surfaces, the guide aperture defining a guide axis and being configured to support the surgical tool along the guide axis; and
a plurality of position signaling devices having a known relationship to the guide axis, the signaling devices being adapted for operative communication with an image guided surgery system.
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Abstract
A surgical guide for use with an image guided surgery includes first and second surfaces. At least three signaling devices such as infrared emitters are disposed on the first surface, and a cylindrical mounting boss is disposed on the second surface. A guide aperture is perpendicular to the first and second surfaces and extends between them. The guide aperture is configured to support a surgical tool such as a biopsy needle. A sleeve may be placed in the aperture to support additional tools.
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1. An apparatus for guiding the application of a surgical tool in relation to an object, the apparatus comprising:
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a first major surface; and a second major surface in spaced relation to the first major surface; a guide aperture which intersects the first and second major surfaces, the guide aperture defining a guide axis and being configured to support the surgical tool along the guide axis; and a plurality of position signaling devices having a known relationship to the guide axis, the signaling devices being adapted for operative communication with an image guided surgery system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus for guiding the application of a surgical tool in relation to an object, the apparatus comprising:
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an image guided surgery system; and a surgical guide comprising three position signaling devices adapted for operative communication with the image guided surgery system, the three position signaling devices disposed in a plane; and means for supporting the surgical tool along a guide axis, which guide axis intersects the plane at a known non-zero angle. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for guiding the application of a surgical tool, the method comprising the steps of:
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positioning a surgical guide in relation to a patient, the surgical guide comprising a structure configured to support the surgical tool along a guide axis; at least three position signaling devices adapted for operative communication with an image guided surgery system and disposed in a plane orthogonal to the guide axis; using the image guided surgery system to determine a position of the guide axis; and using the surgical guide to support the surgical tool. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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