High tibial osteotomy method and apparatus
US6423061B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/6416
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
External fixation apparatus and method are disclosed for use in osteotomy and other medical procedures. The apparatus includes a stabilizing portion adapted to be externally coupled to an anterior portion of a tibial bone. The apparatus also includes a angulation portion adapted to be externally coupled to another anterior portion of the tibial bone and coupled to the stabilizing portion. The angulation portion may be selectively adjustable to angulate a portion of the tibial bone about an axis of rotation offset from a longitudinal axis of the tibial bone following an osteotomical procedure on the tibial bone.
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