Osteochondral autograft transplantation procedure and apparatus
US8409207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1675
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical procedure according to which a cutting device is connected in a spaced relationship to an anchor, and the anchor is located over a first area of the bone. The distance between the cutting device and the anchor is adjusted so that the cutting device extends over a second area of the bone, and the anchor is driven into the first area of the bone so that the cutting device cuts into the second area.
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