Systems and methods for joint replacement
US9339226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/2051
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
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