摘要 |
Instrumentation and methods are provided for mounting a surgical navigation reference frame to a patient. In one embodiment, a trocar is positioned within a cannula to form an insertion device adapted for percutaneous introduction into the patient. A bone anchor having a bone engaging portion is inserted through the cannula for anchoring to bone. The bone anchor cooperates with the cannula to form a mounting device adapted for coupling with the surgical navigation reference frame. In a further embodiment, an image-guided surgical procedure is performed at a location remote from the anchoring location. In a specific embodiment, a minimally invasive surgical procedure is performed adjacent the spinal column, with a reference frame anchored to the pelvic bone, and more specifically to the iliac region of the pelvic bone. In another specific embodiment, a minimally invasive surgical procedure is performed adjacent the hip joint, with a first reference frame anchored to the pelvic bone, and more specifically to the iliac region of the pelvic bone, and with a second reference frame anchored to the femur. |