Method and system for computer assisted orthopedic knee surgery
US8512346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/2068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system (10) for the installation of a cutting guide (60) on a bone element (33) in orthopedic computer assisted surgery is provided. The method includes positioning a drill guide (30) against a distal end of the bone element (33), determining at least two pin locations on one of a medial (31) and a lateral side of the bone element (33), fastening locating pins (42) to the bone element (33) at the determined pin locations, removing the drill guide (30) and installing a CAS bone reference (20) in its place on the same locating pins (42), and subsequently mounting the cutting guide (60) to the same locating pins (42).
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