TRACKING TOOLS AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER-ASSISTED SHOULDER REPLACEMENT SURGERY

摘要

The invention includes a method for tracking the human scapula during shoulder surgery, by a trackable device fixed to the coracoid process of the scapula. A device of the invention allows a trackable target to be fixed to the coracoid process by bone screws and an anchor. In one embodiment, a releasable coupling is provided between the anchor and the trackable target.