Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Surgical laser guide and method of use
- Patent Title (中): 手术激光导管及使用方法
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Application No.: US11521258Application Date: 2006-09-13
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Publication No.: US08388627B2Publication Date: 2013-03-05
- Inventor: Vinod K. Panchbhavi
- Applicant: Vinod K. Panchbhavi
- Applicant Address: US TX Austin
- Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
- Current Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
- Current Assignee Address: US TX Austin
- Agency: Wong, Cabello, Lutsch, Rutherford & Brucculeri, LLP
- Main IPC: A61B17/90
- IPC: A61B17/90 ; A61B17/00

Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for aligning two or more longitudinally space parts of a body, such as leg bones, prior to and/or during a surgical procedure using a laser light guide assembly are described. The apparatus may have a saddle for attachment to a specific body part, and comprises a first horizontally rotatable structural member pivotably secured to the saddle or other support means, and a second rotatable structural member aligned vertically and perpendicular to the first structural member. A laser light guide which includes a laser is attached to the second structural member, the laser capable of generating a laser light beam of sufficient strength and intensity to allow for alignment of the body parts prior to and during a surgical procedure.
Public/Granted literature
- US20070073296A1 Surgical laser guide and method of use Public/Granted day:2007-03-29
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