Arcuate osteotomy blade, blade guide, and cutting method
US4952214A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 1989 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/15
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone saw guide apparatus and method for positioning sequential saw cuts facilitates the cutting of a wedge of bone, in the correction of an angular bone deformity. An arcuate saw blade having a shaft which is parallel to its cutting edge provides greater blade strength and better control of the cut.
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