System and method for total joint replacement
US7892236B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a system and method of performing a total joint replacement surgery on a patient. The method includes making an incision through skin of the patient proximal to the joint. At least a portion of an imaging device is inserted under the skin, proximal to the joint. The joint is inspected, using the imaging device. A cutting guide is positioned through the incision and on an end portion of a first bone in the joint. The end portion of the first bone is cut by moving a cutting tool along the cutting guide. An implant is moved through the incision and connected with the cut end portion of the first bone. The imaging device is used to view the join prior to and/or after connection of the implant to the first bone.
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