Probe and associated system and method for facilitating planar osteotomy during arthoplasty
US6514259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A plate probe and associated system and method for facilitating the orientation of an osteotomy and the implantation of an artificial joint component during arthroplastic surgery requiring an osteotomy. The probe comprises a coupler and a plate. The coupler is configured so that it can be connected to a position tracker, such that the position and orientation of the plate can be determined from the position of the tracker. The plate is configured so that it can be inserted into an opening of a bone-cutting mechanical guide, which is generally designed for receiving and guiding a surgical saw blade during a cutting operation.
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