Contour lock guides
US9421021B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/568
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided herein are patient-specific surgical guiding tools for positioning on a socket of a ball-and-socket joint, e.g. a glenoid cavity. The guiding tools comprise a central contact element fitting within the socket and one or more lateral contact elements fitting on the rim of the socket. The guiding tools allow accurate positioning of surgical tools such as alignment elements, according to a pre-operational planning. Methods for the manufacture and use of said guiding tools are also provided.
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