System for establishing the orientation of a modular implant
US7291176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention provides apparatus and a method for assembling a modular hip implant where the desired orientation of the neck component is uniquely determined during the trialing phase of the operation, and that same desired orientation is accurately reproduced during the implantation phase of the actual hip implant device.
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