Unicondylar femoral prosthesis and instruments
US6494914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3895
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A set of femoral orthopedic devices includes a first component having a first size and a second component having a second size. The first component includes a peg positioned a predetermined distance from a first reference point The second component includes a peg positioned said predetermined distance from said first reference point. The method calls for referencing a femoral condyle at a first reference point, locating a peg aperture a predetermined distance from the first reference point, selecting a sized femoral component, and implanting the femoral component. The size of the femoral component is defined by a distance from the peg to a second reference point.
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