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Orthopaedic bone cutting jig and alignment device

US4574794A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 1984
Grant dateMar 11, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/157
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopaedic bone cutting jig and alignment frame for facilitating a series of controlled, precise bone cuts to fit selected prosthetic knees which promote bone imgrowth and do not rely upon cement for fixation.

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