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

Organization Name

MAKO Surgical Corp.

Inventor(s)

Hyosig Kang of Weston FL (US)

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.

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