Knee arthroplasty instrument
US10166034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument (10) and method are provided for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The instrument separates a patient's tibia and femur, in both extension and flexion, to measure a gap and an angle therebetween. The instrument includes various modular accessories (16, 54, 70, 80, 90, 100) that provide flexibility of usage throughout the TKA procedure and that accommodate different surgical philosophies.
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