| abstract |
Systems and methods for developing customized devices for use in one or more surgical procedures are disclosed. The systems and methods incorporate patient-specific anatomical features or features. According to a preferred embodiment, the on-demand device comprises a plurality of image views. Thus, each device is aligned and oriented about the patient's own anatomy, and can additionally provide any desired axial alignment or insertion trajectory. In an alternative embodiment, the device may be further aligned and / or aligned with at least one other device used during surgery. |