Patent ID: 8934961
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of performing a surgical procedure, comprising: providing a tracking system and a diagnostic scope having a reference array attached thereto, the reference array having a reflective marker that is trackable by the tracking system; inserting a portion of the diagnostic scope into a body cavity through an incision site; identifying an abnormality on a bone within the body cavity with the diagnostic scope, wherein the diagnostic scope includes a grippable handle having a button actuatable by a hand gripping the handle; acquiring and registering a plurality of points on or near the abnormality with the diagnostic scope by detecting a position of the reflective marker attached to the diagnostic scope in space during each point acquisition, wherein the position of the reflective marker is detected in response to actuating the button on the grippable handle; capturing a real-time image of the bone with the diagnostic scope as the button on the grippable handle is actuated; and using the acquired plurality of points to make an implant having a portion whose shape substantially matches that of the bone abnormality.