Joint osteotomy system and method
US11317954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4615
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.
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