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Knee aligner for surgery

US7985227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2010
Grant dateJul 26, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/4666
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Generally described the invention relates to methods and apparatuses for aligning the lower extremities of a patient with a mechanical axis. More specifically, the present invention provides an exoskeleton or external framework that positions a patient's leg into a desired mechanical axis in preparation for surgery or other medical treatment.

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