Adjustable surgical instrument
US8617169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/157
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument is described which comprises an alignment guide having a first part including a distal end and a second part having a proximal end. The first part is attached to the second part by a pivot mechanism so that the first part can be tilted relative to the second part. A brace is attached toward the proximal end of the alignment guide for attaching the instrument to a limb of a patient. A component is attached toward the distal end of the alignment guide. The pivot mechanism is configured so that tilting the first part does not substantially change the separation between the component and the brace.
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