Method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty
US6860903B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive (i. e., with the wound developed under an incision being substantially the same size as the incision throughout the depth of the wound) total hip arthroplasty. The apparatus includes a provisional femoral head allowing for radial placement thereof on a provisional femoral neck as well as a posterior retractor sleeve for allowing access to a femur through a posterior incision.
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