Method and apparatus for performing an open wedge, high tibial osteotomy
US8888785B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1602
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for performing an open wedge osteotomy. The apparatus includes devices for forming an open wedge osteotomy in bone, including a keyed-wedge implant. The method includes the steps of forming a cut in a bone, forming a keyhole in the bone surface at the proximal end of the cut, and positioning a keyed wedge-shaped implant into the cut formed into the bone.
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