Inventors:
Alagar K. Balaji - Salt Lake City UT, US
William T. Couldwell - Salt Lake City UT, US
Charles L. Thomas - Salt Lake City UT, US
Brenda Marie Thomas - Salt Lake City UT, US
Joel D. MacDonald - Salt Lake City UT, US
Bradley C. Hansen - La Jolla CA, US
Aniruddha Lapalikar - Nagpur, IN
Bharat Thakkar - Santa Clara CA, US
Assignee:
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
A61B 19/00, A61B 5/05, A61B 5/055
US Classification:
606130, 600407, 600425, 600410
Abstract:
Integrated surgical systems and methods for using same are provided that can receive scanned images and produce a three dimensional model from the images. Based at least in pan on the three dimensional model, a processor generates code defining an optimized tool path, which is sent to a surgical machining system that can machine the desired portion of the patient. In one exemplary aspect, the integrated system operates in a clearly defined and pre-programmed manner with no necessity for in-situ sensory or guidance feedback.