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Method and system for aligning a prosthesis during surgery using active sensors

  • US 8,588,892 B2
  • Filed: 12/02/2009
  • Issued: 11/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for positioning a sensor at a predetermined location and orientation on a bone of a patient, the device comprising:

  • at least three contact members adapted for contacting anatomical landmarks providing reference locations for the bone; and

    a guide for positioning at least one sensor mount adapted for attaching the sensor on the bone at the predetermined location and orientation with respect to the at least three contact members, the sensor mount mateable with the sensor,wherein the guide is removable from the sensor mount when the sensor mount is attached to the bone, such that the device is removable from the patient.

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