Alignment guides, cut guides, systems and methods of use and assembly
US10856886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/565
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Guides, systems, and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are disclosed. The guide system including a cut guide, an alignment guide, and at least one directional wire. The cut guide including a base portion, an extension member extending away from a bottom surface of the base portion, and at least one arm extending away from an end of the base portion. The alignment guide, including a base portion, a first extension member extending away from a bottom surface of the base portion in a first direction, and a second extension member extending away from the bottom surface of the base portion in a second direction. Methods of using a guide system for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are also disclosed.
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