Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
US8337501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patellar 3-D guidance tool includes a template. The template includes at least one contact surface for engaging a surface of the patella. The at least one contact surface substantially conforms with the surface associated with the patellar. At least one guide aperture directs movement of a surgical instrument, wherein the shape and/or position of the guide aperture is based, at least in part, on three or more anatomic reference points associated with the patellar.
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