Patella drill guide and trial surgical instrument having an alignment bore formed therein and method of using the same
US10085758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/4684
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic surgical instrument includes a patella trial and drill guide that may be used to both perform a surgical trial of the patellofemoral joint and guide the surgeon in drilling a number of anchor holes in the patella of the patient.
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