Methods for robotic arthroplasty
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1. A method for robotic arthroplasty comprising:
- providing a robotic system including a cutting instrument;
positioning at least one locating device of a navigation system to track a portion of a patient wherein the navigation system cooperates with the robotic system to provide the robotic system with information as to a position of the cutting instrument relative to the portion of the patient;
making a first incision to provide access to the portion of the patient;
making a second incision, separate from the first incision, to provide access to the portion of the patient;
cutting the portion of the patient with the cutting instrument of the robotic system through the first incision; and
placing an implant on the portion of the patient through the second incision.
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Abstract
A computer navigation system may be used with the robot to guide movement of a cutting tool. A robot may perform cutting and/or implant placement operations on a portion of a patient. A robot may have computer controls that could be utilized to form the cuts without using guide members.
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1. A method for robotic arthroplasty comprising:
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providing a robotic system including a cutting instrument; positioning at least one locating device of a navigation system to track a portion of a patient wherein the navigation system cooperates with the robotic system to provide the robotic system with information as to a position of the cutting instrument relative to the portion of the patient; making a first incision to provide access to the portion of the patient; making a second incision, separate from the first incision, to provide access to the portion of the patient; cutting the portion of the patient with the cutting instrument of the robotic system through the first incision; and placing an implant on the portion of the patient through the second incision. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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