Orthopaedic retractor frame assembly
US5876333A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is directed to an orthopaedic retractor frame assembly 10 for use during orthopaedic surgery at an incision site associated with a limb of a patient. The retractor frame assembly 10 includes a retractor frame 16 for placement adjacent the incision site. A limb attachment device 22 is connected to the retractor frame 16 and is configured for connection with a limb of the patient, whereby the retractor frame 16 is held at a desired orientation relative to the incision site. In addition, the retractor frame assembly 10 provides for retractor instruments 18 to be adjustably positioned relative to the retractor frame 16.
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