Osteotomy cutting guide
US5540695A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1764
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An osteotomy cutting guide is disclosed. The cutting guide utilities an angle cutting block which is removably and adjustably attached to a stabilizing base. Also utilized is a distal hole drill block which is removably and adjustably attached to the stabilizing base. The stabilizing base has at least one projecting element which can be inserted into an existing cut. The osteotomy cutting guide allows angled cuts and implant insertions to be performed with accuracy.
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