Orthopaedic milling template with attachable cutting guide
US5601563A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1602
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is directed to milling instrumentation used for preparing a bone for receiving a prosthetic implant. The milling instrumentation includes a milling template for connection to an exposed end of a bone for guiding a milling device along the bone. A detachable cutting guide is removably connected to the milling template to permit a surgeon to either utilize either milling or cutting techniques in resecting the bone.
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