Surgical method and workflow
View Patent ↗A surgical method and workflow to improve the efficiency of a surgical procedure by intraoperatively acquiring a digital radiographic image, processing the digital radiographic image, and using information based on the radiographic image to make adjustments during the surgical procedure. A checklist of parameters may be displayed so that the surgeon can confirm all considerations have been made for the surgical procedure.
1. A method of intraoperative imaging, comprising:
a. capturing a radiographic image using low radiation levels;
b. verifying an orientation of the radiographic image;
c. adding markers and annotations based on measurements taken from the radiographic image in real time;
d. collecting information taken from the radiographic image and transmitting the information to a surgeon while the surgeon is conducting an operation; and
e. presenting to the surgeon while the surgeon is conducting an operation a checklist of a plurality of parameters associated with the measurements taken from the radiographic image on a display device.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of parameters comprises any combination of parameters selected from the group consisting of:
a. orientation of the radiographic image,
b. cup apposition (in-growth),
c. cup anteversion angle,
d. cup abduction angle,
e. screw positions,
f. sizing, and
offset between the first edge of a bone and a second edge of the bone.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the information is selected from the group consisting of disease, measurements, limb length, and deformities.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising taking a measurement of a structure depicted in the radiographic image.
5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising making an adjustment to a surgical procedure based on the measurement.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein a reading of at least one of the parameters is displayed on the display device as a check for a desired reading.
7. A computer system comprising at least one processor; a database for storing information; and a memory operatively coupled to the processor, the memory storing program instructions that, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to:
a. capture a radiographic image using low radiation levels;
b. verify an orientation of the radiographic image;
c. adding markers and annotations based on measurements taken from the radiographic image in real time;
d. collect information taken from the radiographic image and transmitting the information to a surgeon while the surgeon is conducting an operation; and
e. present to the surgeon while the surgeon is conducting an operation a checklist of a plurality of parameters associated with the measurements taken from the radiographic image on a display device.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of parameters comprises any combination of parameters selected from the group consisting of:
a. orientation of the radiographic image,
b. cup apposition (in-growth),
c. cup anteversion angle,
d. cup abduction angle,
e. screw positions,
f. sizing, and
g. offset between the first edge of a bone and a second edge of the bone.
9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the information is selected from the group consisting of disease, measurements, limb length, and deformities.
10. The method of claim 7 , further comprising taking a measurement of a structure depicted in the radiographic image.
11. The method of claim 10 , further comprising making an adjustment to a surgical procedure based on the measurement.
12. The method of claim 7 , wherein a reading of at least one of the parameters is displayed on the display device as a check for a desired reading.
13. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions for causing at least one processor to perform a method that allows a user to acquire and process a radiographic image for surgery, the method comprising:
a. capturing a radiographic image using low radiation levels;
b. verifying an orientation of the radiographic image;
c. adding markers and annotations based on measurements taken from the radiographic image in real time;
d. collecting information taken from the radiographic image and transmitting the information to a surgeon while the surgeon is conducting an operation; and
e. presenting to the surgeon while the surgeon is conducting an operation a checklist of a plurality of parameters associated with the measurements taken from the radiographic image on a display device.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the plurality of parameters comprises any combination of parameters selected from the group consisting of:
a. orientation of the radiographic image,
b. cup apposition (in-growth),
c. cup anteversion angle,
d. cup abduction angle,
e. screw positions,
f. sizing, and
g. offset between the first edge of a bone and a second edge of the bone.
15. The method of claim 13 , further comprising taking a measurement of a structure depicted in the radiographic image.
16. The method of claim 15 , further comprising making an adjustment to a surgical procedure based on the measurement.
17. The method of claim 13 , wherein a reading of at least one of the parameters is displayed on the display device as a check for a desired reading.