Systems and methods for providing a femoral resection block
US9566171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00353
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing deeper knee flexion capabilities. In some instances, such systems and methods include a resection block for resectioning a popliteal surface of a femur. In some cases, the resection block is configured to be seated on a distal portion of a femur. Additionally, some implementations of the resection block define a first slot that is sized and shaped to receive a cutting device. In some implementations, the first slot is defined in the resection block such that the first slot substantially aligns with a first portion of a popliteal surface of the femur when the resection block is seated on the distal portion of the femur. Other implementations are also discussed.
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