Intra-Operative Imaging
A system for medical imaging during a surgical procedure. The system includes an adjustable stand. The system also includes a plurality of emitters coupled to the adjustable stand. The system also includes a receiver configured to capture radiant energy from the plurality of emitters. The system also includes a control unit configured to direct transmission of the radiant energy via the plurality of emitters. The system also includes a display. The system also includes an image processing device in communication with the control unit and the receiver. The image processing device is configured to determine one or more three-dimensional images that correspond to an anatomical structure of a patient based on the data derived from radiant energy captured by the receiver. The image processing device is further configured to provide instructions to display a plurality of images pertaining to the anatomical structure on the display.
1 . A system for medical imaging during a surgical procedure, comprising:
an adjustable stand having a first end and a second end, the first end extending along a first axis, wherein the adjustable stand includes a first arm extending along a second axis and proximate the first end;
a plurality of emitters comprising:
a first emitter coupled to the adjustable stand at the first end;
a second emitter coupled to the adjustable stand on the first arm; and a
a third emitter coupled to the adjustable stand;
a receiver configured to capture radiant energy transmitted from the plurality of emitters, wherein the receiver is coupled to the adjustable stand;
a control unit configured to direct transmission of the radiant energy via the plurality of emitters;
a display; and
an image processing device in communication with the control unit, the receiver, and the display.
2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the system further includes an actuator coupled to the adjustable stand and configured to change a position of the adjustable stand.
3 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the actuator is configured to cause rotation of the adjustable stand.
4 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the actuator is in communication with the control unit.
5 . The system of claim 1 , further including a second arm extending opposite the first arm.
6 . The system of claim 5 , wherein the first and second arms are arcuate.
7 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the receiver is coupled to the adjustable stand at the second end.
8 . The system of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of emitters includes:
a first set of emitters coupled to the adjustable stand on at least one of the first or second arms;
a second set of emitters coupled to the adjustable stand proximate the first end of the adjustable stand.
9 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the first set of emitters includes two emitters.
10 . The system of claim 9 , wherein the second set of emitters includes two emitters.
11 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the third emitter is coupled to the adjustable stand at a location associated with an intersection of the first axis and the second axis;
12 . A method for medical imaging during a surgical procedure, the method comprising:
directing transmission of radiant energy via a first emitter coupled to an adjustable stand along a first arc of the adjustable stand and a second emitter coupled to the adjustable stand along a second arc of the adjustable stand;
receiving data derived from the radiant energy captured by a receiver coupled to the adjustable stand;
based on the data derived from the radiant energy, determining one or more three-dimensional images that correspond to an anatomical structure of an patient; and
based on the determined one or more three-dimensional images, providing instructions to display a plurality of images pertaining to the anatomical structure.
13 . The method of claim 12 , further including directing transmission of radiant energy via a third emitter coupled to the adjustable stand and located at an intersection of the first arc of the adjustable stand and the second arc of the adjustable stand.
14 . The method of claim 12 , further including directing transmission of a radiant energy via a third emitter coupled to the adjustable stand along the first arc of the adjustable stand.
15 . The method of claim 12 , further comprising:
receiving information indicative of the anatomical structure prior to the surgical procedure;
comparing the data derived from the radiant energy during the surgical procedure to the information indicative of the anatomical structure prior to the surgical procedure;
based on the comparison, determining the data derived from the radiant energy does not satisfy a threshold; and
rotating the adjustable stand and activating at least one of the first emitter and the second emitter during the rotation of the adjustable stand.
16 . The method of claim 15 , further comprising:
modulating a level of energy associated with the at least one of the first emitter or the second emitter during rotation of the adjustable stand.
17 . The method of claim 12 , further comprising:
comparing the data derived from the radiant energy during rotation of the adjustable stand to the information indicative of the anatomical structure prior to the surgical procedure;
based on the comparison, determining that the data derived from the radiant energy satisfies a threshold; and
providing a stop signal to an actuator coupled to the adjustable stand, to the first emitter, and to the second emitter, wherein the stop signal is configured to (i) cause the actuator to maintain a current position of the adjustable stand and (ii) end the transmission of radiant energy via the first and second emitters.
18 . The method of claim 12 , further comprising:
detecting one or more artifacts from the data derived from the radiant energy;
comparing the one or more artifacts to image data associated with one or more surgical tools; and
based on a match of the one or more artifacts to the image data, overlaying a virtual representation of a given tool of the one or more surgical tools on the plurality of images pertaining to the anatomical structure.
19 . The method of claim 12 , wherein determining the one or more three-dimensional images that correspond to the anatomical structure of the patient further comprises:
receiving information indicative of a marker coupled to the anatomical structure of the patient, wherein the marker is a metallic tracking pin;
comparing the data derived from the radiant energy to the information indicative of the marker coupled to the anatomical structure; and
based on the comparison satisfying a threshold, determining the one or more three-dimensional images that correspond to the anatomical structure of a patient.
20 . The method of claim 12 , further comprising:
receiving information indicative of the anatomical structure prior to the surgical procedure;
comparing the data derived from the radiant energy during the surgical procedure to the information indicative of the anatomical structure prior to the surgical procedure;
based on the comparison, determining the data derived from the radiant energy does not satisfy a threshold; and
rotating the adjustable stand to a first position and activating the first and second emitters at the first position.
21 . The method of claim 12 , further comprising:
detecting one or more artifacts from the data derived from the radiant energy,
comparing the one or more artifacts to image data associated with one or more surgical tools, and
based on a match of the one or more artifacts to the image data, overlaying a virtual representation of a given tool of the one or more surgical tools on the plurality of images pertaining to the anatomical structure.
22 . An apparatus for medical imaging during a surgical procedure, comprising:
an adjustable stand;
a plurality of emitters configured to transmit radiant energy, the plurality of emitters comprising:
a first emitter coupled to the adjustable stand along a first curvature of the adjustable stand;
a second emitter coupled to the adjustable stand along a second curvature of the adjustable stand; and
a third emitter coupled to the adjustable stand along the first curvature;
a receiver configured to capture the radiant energy from the plurality of emitters, wherein the receiver is coupled to the adjustable stand;
an actuator coupled to the adjustable stand; and
a control unit in communication with the plurality of emitters and the actuator.
23 . The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the plurality of emitters are configured to operate at a plurality of levels of radiant energy.
24 . The apparatus of claim 23 , the plurality of emitters further comprises a fourth emitter coupled to the adjustable stand along the first curvature of the adjustable stand.
25 . The apparatus of claim 24 , wherein the plurality of emitters further comprises a fifth emitter coupled to the adjustable stand along the second curvature of the adjustable stand.
26 . The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the third emitter is coupled to the adjustable stand at an intersection of the first curvature and the second curvature.