Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty method and instrumentation
US7172596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0801
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for performing total knee arthroplasty which is minimally invasive includes components with guide surfaces and slots for controlling the path of a cutting saw. The instrumentation permits resection of the proximal end of the tibia and distal end of the femur to be performed either medially or laterally with minimal cutting of soft tissue.
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