Arthroplasty sizing gauge
US7527631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gauge (10) for measuring bone contour (12) of a bone(4) for use in joint arthroplasty is provided. The gauge (10) includes a body (14) and a probe (16). The body (14) has a body contact portion of the body (14) for contact with the bone (4). The probe (16) is movably positional with respect to the body (14). The probe (16) includes a probe contact portion of the probe (16) for contact with the bone (4). The relative position of the probe (16) with respect to the body (14) is indicative of the bone contour (12) of the bone (4).
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