Combination tibial preparation instrumentation
US6159216A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/389
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tibial preparation instrument including a baseplate trial having an opening formed therein. A removable handle is attached to the baseplate trial. A keel broach trial is shaped for insertion into the opening. A broach guide is provided for mounting on the baseplate trial. The broach guide includes an attachment member for attachment to the keel broach trial for angularly guiding the keel broach trial through the opening to a seated position on the baseplate trial, whereby the keel broach trial secures the baseplate trial on a tibial plateau.
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