Patent Issued for Systems and methods for planning, performing, and assessing spinal correction during surgery (USPTO 11998242).

A patent has been issued to NuVasive Inc. for systems and methods for planning, performing, and assessing spinal correction during surgery. The patent describes the complexity of the spinal column and various spinal disorders, as well as the need for stabilization and correction procedures. The invention includes a system for customizing rod bend instructions based on a patient's spinal condition, using a spatial tracking system, processing system, and mechanical rod bender. The system can generate bend instructions based on clinical objectives and provide visual previews of the results. The patent also includes a system for obtaining and comparing pelvic and shoulder lines to determine a patient's position during surgery. [Extracted from the article]