Joint osteotomy system and method
US11490936B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4615
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A resection guide includes a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion has a first bone engagement structure and defines a first plurality of holes. The second body portion has a second bone engagement structure and defines a second plurality of holes. The first body portion and the second body portion are operable to separate a first anatomical structure of a patient and a second anatomical structure of the patient. A cutting guide defines at least one guide aperture that is operable for guiding a cutting tool for use in resecting a portion of the second anatomical structure of the patient. The cutting guide is positionable relative to the first body portion.
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