Minimally invasive total hip replacement
US6695850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00477
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical kit for minimally invasive total hip replacement includes a guide for inserting a guide wire into the body at the appropriate angle for reaming an Acetabulum. A shaft is inserted along the path of the guide wire. Working heads are sequentially attached to the shaft. The working heads of the reamers, impactors, trials and screw drivers are changed in the primary surgical incision thereby reducing the size of the incision and the trauma.
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