20240016477. PRE-OPERATIVE ULTRASOUND SCANNING SYSTEM FOR PATIENT LIMBS simplified abstract (MAKO Surgical Corp.)
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PRE-OPERATIVE ULTRASOUND SCANNING SYSTEM FOR PATIENT LIMBS
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Inventor(s)
Snehal Kasodekar of Weston FL (US)
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.