Femoral neck resection guide
US11490901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/15
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a surgical device for performing a controlled resection of the neck of a femur during a hip replacement procedure. The surgical device comprises a body portion having: a frame comprising an aperture dimension for receipt of a femoral head of the femur to position the body portion with respect to a centre of the femoral head; a resection guide for indicating a position of a resection plane on the femoral neck, and an arm extending between the frame and the resection guide. The body portion includes a linear alignment surface for alignment with a femoral shaft axis of the femur while the frame is mounted on the anterior or posterior aspect of the femoral head.
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