Soft tissue measurement and balancing systems and methods
US10863995B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods can include a surgical orientation device and/or a reference sensor device. The surgical orientation 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, to distract a joint, to measure an angle, to orient a cutting guide, to orient a resection guide, to resect the femur, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
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