Patient-specific elbow guides and associated methods
US8377066B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient-specific alignment guide includes a three-dimensional engagement surface customized in a pre-operating planning stage by computer imaging to closely mate and conform to a corresponding bone portion of a patient's elbow joint. The patient-specific alignment guide defines a first longitudinal guiding bore aligned with a reference axis associated with the elbow joint of patient when the alignment guide is mounted onto the corresponding bone portion.
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