Snap-fit cutting guides and plating systems
US10849665B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/258
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are arthroplasty jigs each having a living hinge that allows the jigs to be snap-fitted on and off bone. The jigs each have a flexible portion and base portion. The flexible portion is adapted to move toward and away from the base portion as the guides are snap-fitted on and off bone. The jigs may include cutting slots for receipt of cutting instrument to resect the bone and/or guide holes to aid in securing the jig to the bone. The living hinge of the jigs is defined by one or more recesses in the body of the jigs.
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