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Method and Apparatus for Performing a Navigated Procedure

  • US 20100160771A1
  • Filed: 11/25/2009
  • Published: 06/24/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system to track and determine a location of an instrument relative to a subject, comprising:

  • an alignment system operable to be connected to the subject having a trajectory portion operable to be moved relative to the subject and a fixing portion operable to fix the trajectory portion relative to the subject;

    a drive system to drive the instrument into the subject, wherein the drive system has a drive base to be connected to the trajectory portion;

    a subject tracking device connected to the subject;

    a drive system tracking device connected to at least one of the alignment system and the drive system; and

    a tracking system to track the alignment tracking device and the drive system tracking system

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