Intramedullary ankle technique and system
US10456179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4207
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthesis suited for orthopedic implantation comprising a modular intramedullary rod that provides intramedullary guidance and that supports an artificial joint surface that can articulate with another artificial joint surface in various ways. Intramedullary guidance systems and methods introduce some and/or all surgical tools and ankle prostheses components through the tibia, using minimal invasive exposure. The systems and methods align the talus and tibia for the installation of one or more ankle prostheses components, and also maintain that alignment during the installation using intramedullary guidance.
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