Method and orthopaedic surgical instrument system for surgically preparing a patient's bone
US11006968B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1602
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopaedic surgical instrument system for use in preparing a patient's bone is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a cutting guide block configured to be secured to a surgically-prepared surface of the patient's bone, and a cutting tool to be used in conjunction with the cutting guide block to resect a section of the patient's bone. A method of performing an orthopaedic surgery is also disclosed.
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