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Apparatus for knee prosthesis

US5002547A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1988
Grant dateMar 26, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/4622
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A modular apparatus for use in the preparation of bone surfaces and the implantation of a modular total knee prosthesis in a patient, which apparatus comprises cutting guides, templates, alignment devices, a distractor and clamping instruments which provide modularity and facilitate bone resection and prosthesis implantation.

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