Hip resurfacing
US9566159B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of locating an acetabular cup implant (100) in a pelvis comprises locating a plurality of reference points on the pelvis, defining a target location of the implant relative to the reference points, and placing the implant at the target location. A method of locating a femoral head implant (102) is also disclosed, together with associated guidance systems.
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