Femoral adjustment device and associated method
US7780672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1764
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A femoral adjustment device to balance a flexion gap. The device includes a body attachable to a distal femur, the body having a cutting guide and an adjustment mechanism operable to balance the flexion gap, wherein upon balancing the flexion gap, the cutting guide is operable to guide at least one cut in the distal femur.
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