Osteochondral implant fixation method
US8317792B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical procedure and a device used in the procedure according to which one end portion of a guide rod is inserted into the condyle of a damaged area of a human. The rod is used as a guide for a drill bit and a chisel to cut an opening in the condyle.
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