APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DICTATING AT LEAST ONE OF A DESIRED LOCATION AND A DESIRED TRAJECTORY FOR ASSOCIATION OF A LANDMARK WITH A PATIENT TISSUE

摘要

An apparatus (100) for transferring location and/or trajectory information from a reference surface to a patient tissue surface for guiding placement of a landmark includes a landmark guiding structure (102). At least two locating feet (118) are provided, each being laterally spaced from the landmark guiding structure. A holdaway structure (114) is connected to each locating foot and to the landmark guiding structure. The landmark guiding structure is placed in desired location and/or a desired trajectory with respect to the reference surface. Each locating foot is adjusted into guiding contact with a particular portion of the reference surface. Each locating foot is maintained in the guiding contact position, and the apparatus is placed with each locating foot in guiding contact with a particular portion of the patient tissue surface. A method of transferring location and/or trajectory information from a reference surface to a patient tissue surface is also disclosed.