Orthopaedic instrument system for surgically-preparing a patient's femur
US10537439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4687
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic joint replacement system is shown and described. The system includes a number of prosthetic components configured to be implanted into a patient's knee. The system also includes a number of surgical instruments configured for use in preparing the bones of the patient's knee to receive the implants. A method or technique for using the surgical instruments to prepare the bones is also disclosed.
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