Reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligaments
US8444652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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