Systems and methods for joint replacement
US10238510B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0219
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
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