Patent ID: 7920162
Filing Date: 2011-04-05
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for facilitating a surgical procedure using a surgical navigation system, the method comprising the steps of: displaying a primary screen on a display device generated by the surgical navigation system, the primary screen including an image generated by the surgical navigation system, the primary screen being one of a plurality of primary screens that guide a first user through the surgical procedure, the primary screen being controllable by the first user; displaying a secondary screen on a display device generated by the surgical navigation system, the secondary screen being related to the primary screen and the secondary screen being one of a plurality of secondary screens displaying information that guide a second user through the surgical procedure, the secondary screen being controllable by the second user independent from the control of the first user; changing at least one of the primary screen and the secondary screen to another screen within the plurality of primary screens and plurality of secondary screens, the changing based on an interaction from at least one of the first user and the second user; and providing a warning if an incorrect instrument is picked up.