Cutting tool positioned by flexible rod for revision surgery
US11123085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/3859
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A revision is performed on a bone. A first cutting tool is placed over a rod inserted into the bone such that the rod extends through a cannula of the first cutting tool. The inserted rod is curved within the bone. A hole is formed in the bone with the first cutting tool placed over the curved rod.
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