Prosthesis cutting guide, cutting tool and method
US8211113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/033
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A kit (10) for removal of bone (12) from a patient to prepare a bone cavity (14) for receiving a joint prosthesis (16) is provided. The kit (10) includes a guide (20) for cooperation with the bone (12) and a rotatable tool (22). The tool (22) is constrainable by the guide (20) for removal of the bone (12). The guide (20) includes a first portion (24) thereof cooperable with the tool (22) and a second portion (24) thereof cooperable with the bone (12).
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