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Reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligaments

US8444652B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2007
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for locating an attachment position for a reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament on an attachment surface of a bone comprises locating means (51, 61) arranged to locate at least one reference surface (4) of the bone and guide means (53, 54) arranged to define the attachment position in two dimensions on the attachment surface relative to the reference surface.

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