Surgical instruments for use in surgically preparing a tibia for implantation of a prosthetic component
US8939986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C2270/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Orthopaedic surgical instruments including a base trial adapted to be positioned on a proximal end of a patient's resected tibia, and a guide tower including a tower base adapted to be positioned on the base trial. A method of use is also described.
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