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  • Apparatus and method for planning a stereotactic surgical procedure using coordinated fluoroscopy
    Patent number: 6069932
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for coordinating two fluoroscope images, which permits accurate computer-based planning of the insertion point and angle of approach of a needle, drill, screw, nail, wire or other surgical instrumentation into the body of a patient, and subsequently guides the surgeon in performing the insertion in accordance with the plan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Michael A. Peshkin, Julio J. Santos-Munne