Abstract: A device and manufacturing method for a surgical navigation system, comprising a frame member having an attachment location and a rigid mounting device disposed in the attachment location. The frame member comprises an upper straight portion connected to a lower straight portion via a bent portion, wherein the lower straight portion comprises a plurality of mounts each having a top surface. A centerline extending through the rigid mounting device is level with each of the top surfaces.

Abstract: A device and manufacturing method for a surgical navigation system, comprising a rigid frame member having a top portion, a plurality of mounts each having a top surface, wherein the plurality of mounts are disposed at prescribed locations of the top portion. The top surface of the plurality of mounts are configured to align on a common horizontal plane that extends in parallel with the top portion of the frame member.

Abstract: A device and manufacturing method for a surgical navigation system, comprising a rigid frame member having a top portion, a plurality of mounts each having a top surface, wherein the plurality of mounts are disposed at prescribed locations of the top portion. The top surface of the plurality of mounts are configured to align on a common horizontal plane that extends in parallel with the top portion of the frame member.

Abstract: A device and manufacturing method for a surgical navigation system, comprising a rigid frame member having a top portion, a plurality of mounts each having a top surface, wherein the plurality of mounts are disposed at prescribed locations of the top portion. The top surface of the plurality of mounts are configured to align on a common horizontal plane that extends in parallel with the top portion of the frame member.

Abstract: A device and method for a surgical navigation system comprising a connection unit, a marker carrier unit removably attached to the connection unit, an attachment unit connected to the connection unit for fixing the device to a body part of a patient. The connection unit comprises an articulated arm and the marker carrier unit comprises an attachment area for removably attaching the marker carrier element to the connection unit.

Abstract: A device and method for a surgical navigation system comprising a connection unit, a marker carrier unit removably attached to the connection unit, an attachment unit connected to the connection unit for fixing the device to a body part of a patient. The connection unit comprises an articulated arm and the marker carrier unit comprises an attachment area for removably attaching the marker carrier element to the connection unit.

Abstract: A medical image display system includes an image storage and image processing device for storing, processing and outputting image data relating to a patient's body and/or additional image data. The system also includes a portable laser projection device that projects the image data and/or additional image data onto a projection location.

Abstract: A device and manufacturing method for a surgical navigation system, comprising a frame member having an attachment location and a rigid mounting device disposed in the attachment location. The frame member comprises an upper straight portion connected to a lower straight portion via a bent portion, wherein the lower straight portion comprises a plurality of mounts each having a top surface. A centerline extending through the rigid mounting device is level with each of the top surfaces.

Abstract: A device and method for a surgical navigation system comprising a connection unit, a marker carrier unit removably attached to the connection unit, an attachment unit connected to the connection unit for fixing the device to a body part of a patient. The connection unit comprises an articulated arm and the marker carrier unit comprises an attachment area for removably attaching the marker carrier element to the connection unit.

Abstract: The present application relates to a reflector body (10), particularly a spherical retro-reflective marker, comprising a plurality of reflector body segments (11), and the individual reflector body segments (11) comprised by such a reflector body (10), and methods for producing the reflector body segments (11) and the reflector body (10). The reflector bodies (10) comprise a coating having a reflection film (12), by which the reflector body segments (11) of the reflector body (10) are uniformly spanned, performed by suitably selecting the geometric shape of the reflector body segment (11) to be spanned, by injecting molding behind the reflection film (12) in an injection molding process and/or by producing the reflector body segments (11) in a forming process.

Abstract: The present application relates to a reflector body (10), particularly a spherical retro-reflective marker, comprising a plurality of reflector body segments (11), and the individual reflector body segments (11) comprised by such a reflector body (10), and methods for producing the reflector body segments (11) and the reflector body (10). The reflector bodies (10) comprise a coating having a reflection film (12), by which the reflector body segments (11) of the reflector body (10) are uniformly spanned, performed by suitably selecting the geometric shape of the reflector body segment (11) to be spanned, by injecting molding behind the reflection film (12) in an injection molding process and/or by producing the reflector body segments (11) in a forming process.

Abstract: A reflector body (10), particularly a spherical retro-reflective marker, includes a plurality of reflector body segments (11), and the individual reflector body segments (11) formed by such a reflector body (10), and there are methods for producing the reflector body segments (11) and the reflector body (10). The reflector bodies (10) include a coating having a reflection film (12), by which the reflector body segments (11) of the reflector body (10) are uniformly spanned, performed by suitably selecting the geometric shape of the reflector body segment (11) to be spanned, by injecting molding behind the reflection film (12) in an injection molding process and/or by producing the reflector body segments (11) in a forming process.

Abstract: A reflector body (10), particularly a spherical retro-reflective marker, includes a plurality of reflector body segments (11), and the individual reflector body segments (11) formed by such a reflector body (10), and there are methods for producing the reflector body segments (11) and the reflector body (10). The reflector bodies (10) include a coating having a reflection film (12), by which the reflector body segments (11) of the reflector body (10) are uniformly spanned, performed by suitably selecting the geometric shape of the reflector body segment (11) to be spanned, by injecting molding behind the reflection film (12) in an injection molding process and/or by producing the reflector body segments (11) in a forming process.

Abstract: A reflective marker and method for manufacturing reflective marker, wherein the reflective marker includes an inner body and a reflective covering, and a reflective substance is applied to the inner body and forms the reflective covering together with pellets contained in the substance or applied after the substance has been applied.

Abstract: A combined operation lamp image detecting system includes an operation lamp attached to a movable mount, and at least one camera arranged in a fixed, known and/or detectable positional relationship relative to the operation lamp. The moveable mount includes actuators that are controlled on the basis of image signals detected by the camera so as to maintain shadow free illumination of a workspace.

Abstract: A device for visually combining patient image data from transillumination and/or tomographic imaging methods with object image data comprising video images includes an image display device and at least one video camera associated with the image display device as a portable unit. A computer-assisted navigation system can detect the spatial positions of the image display device and/or the video camera as well as the spatial positions of a part of the patient's body via tracking means. An input device can be provided on the image display device, which enables inputs for image-assisted treatment or treatment planning.

Abstract: A system for visually combining patient image data from transillumination and/or tomographic imaging methods and/or object image data with video images includes an image display device having an auto-stereoscopic monitor, at least one camera and a computer-assisted navigation system. The navigation system is operable to detect spatial positions of a part of the patient's body via a first tracking device attached to the body, and spatial positions of said image display device and/or said at least one camera via a second tracking device attached to the image display device or the camera, wherein the image display device and the at least one camera are assigned to each other and are formed as a portable unit.

Abstract: A combined operation lamp image detecting system includes an operation lamp attached to a movable mount, and at least one camera arranged in a fixed, known and/or detectable positional relationship relative to the operation lamp. The moveable mount includes actuators that are controlled on the basis of image signals detected by the camera so as to maintain shadow free illumination of a workspace.

Abstract: A medical image display system includes an image storage and image processing device for storing, processing and outputting image data relating to a patient's body and/or additional image data. The system also includes a portable laser projection device that projects the image data and/or additional image data onto a projection location.

Abstract: A reflective marker and method for manufacturing reflective marker, wherein the reflective marker includes an inner body and a reflective covering, and a reflective substance is applied to the inner body and forms the reflective covering together with pellets contained in the substance or applied after the substance has been applied.