Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
US8066708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.
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