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Devices and methods for knee arthroplasty

US9549742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2013
Grant dateJan 24, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/389
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides, in certain embodiments, a device for positioning and orienting the femoral cutting block. The present invention also provides a device for setting rotation of sagittal resection for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. The present invention further provides methods for setting the rotation of the tibial implant by kinematic measurements.

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