Patent Issued for Methods for accessing spinal column using B-mode imaging to determine a trajectory without penetrating the the patient's anatomy (USPTO 11986341).

A patent has been issued for methods of accessing the spinal column using B-mode imaging to determine a trajectory without penetrating the patient's anatomy. The patent describes the need for surgical techniques that are less invasive and cause less collateral damage to uninvolved anatomical structures. The invention involves a device with ultrasound transducers that can scan the patient's muscle or anatomy to identify anatomical structures and determine a trajectory for surgery that avoids these structures. The device aims to improve the accuracy and safety of minimally invasive spinal surgery. [Extracted from the article]