View source for 20240016477. PRE-OPERATIVE ULTRASOUND SCANNING SYSTEM FOR PATIENT LIMBS simplified abstract (MAKO Surgical Corp.)

=PRE-OPERATIVE ULTRASOUND SCANNING SYSTEM FOR PATIENT LIMBS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:MAKO Surgical Corp.|MAKO Surgical Corp.]]


[[Category:MAKO Surgical Corp.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Hyosig Kang of Weston FL (US)|Hyosig Kang of Weston FL (US)]][[Category:Hyosig Kang of Weston FL (US)]]

[[:Category:Snehal Kasodekar of Weston FL (US)|Snehal Kasodekar of Weston FL (US)]][[Category:Snehal Kasodekar of Weston FL (US)]]

[[:Category:Peter L. Ebbitt of Boca Raton FL (US)|Peter L. Ebbitt of Boca Raton FL (US)]][[Category:Peter L. Ebbitt of Boca Raton FL (US)]]

==PRE-OPERATIVE ULTRASOUND SCANNING SYSTEM FOR PATIENT LIMBS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240016477 titled 'PRE-OPERATIVE ULTRASOUND SCANNING SYSTEM FOR PATIENT LIMBS

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes an ultrasound scanning system designed for scanning a joint of a limb. The system includes a reservoir with walls to hold a fluid and receive the limb. A transducer with ultrasound emitters and receivers is placed within the reservoir to surround the joint. A transducer positioning system, located outside the reservoir, moves a transducer carriage along a guide to position the transducer within the reservoir. The transducer carriage couples to the transducer using non-contact coupling across the wall of the reservoir. The reservoir may have a distal closure to create a seal between the limb and the closure.

* The patent describes an ultrasound scanning system for joints of limbs.
* The system includes a reservoir with walls to hold a fluid and receive the limb.
* A transducer with ultrasound emitters and receivers is placed within the reservoir.
* A transducer positioning system moves the transducer carriage along a guide to position the transducer within the reservoir.
* The transducer carriage couples to the transducer using non-contact coupling across the wall of the reservoir.
* The reservoir may have a distal closure to create a seal between the limb and the closure.

Potential Applications:
* Medical imaging and diagnosis of joint conditions and injuries.
* Monitoring and tracking the progress of joint treatments and therapies.
* Research and development of new joint-related medical technologies.
* Veterinary applications for scanning animal joints.

Problems Solved:
* Provides a non-invasive method for scanning and imaging joints.
* Allows for precise positioning of the transducer within the reservoir.
* Creates a seal between the limb and the distal closure to prevent fluid leakage.
* Facilitates accurate and detailed imaging of joint structures.

Benefits:
* Improved accuracy and precision in joint imaging.
* Non-contact coupling eliminates the risk of contamination or damage to the transducer.
* Enhanced patient comfort and safety during the scanning process.
* Versatile system that can be used for various joint scanning applications.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an ultrasound scanning system adapted for scanning a joint of a limb. the scanning system includes a reservoir with one or more walls that define a reservoir interior to hold a fluid and receive the limb therein. a transducer is disposed within the reservoir interior and has ultrasound emitters and receivers. the transducer surrounds the joint within the reservoir interior. a transducer positioning system is disposed outside of the reservoir and includes an actuator to move a transducer carriage along a guide. the transducer carriage couples to the transducer across the wall of the reservoir using non-contact coupling. the transducer positioning system moves the transducer carriage along the guide to move the transducer within the reservoir interior. in some implementations, the reservoir includes a distal closure which the limb can extend beyond. the distal closure fits around the limb to create a seal between the limb and the distal closure.



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