Instrumentation and method for implanting a curved stem tibial tray
US8002777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1764
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A punch assembly for preparing a tibia bone for a prosthesis includes a static component configured to be supported by the tibia bone and a dynamic component that includes a punch having a stem. The dynamic component is supported for movement relative to the static component along a generally arcuate path to prepare an aperture having an arcuate contour in the tibia bone. A method of preparing a tibial aperture for is also disclosed.
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