Methods and systems for preparing the acetabulum to receive an acetabular component in a hip replacement surgical procedure
US9668760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/34
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for preparing an acetabulum for receiving an acetabular component in a hip replacement procedure. The methods may include aligning a first guide in an acetabular notch of the acetabulum and determining a reference point in the acetabulum. The first guide is removed from the acetabulum and then a second guide is positioned in the acetabulum and oriented with the reference point. While the second guide is positioned in the acetabulum, the acetabular margin is reamed with a reamer. During reaming, the reamer is contacted against a rim of the second guide which prevents additional reaming of the acetabular notch below the rim of the second guide.
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