Surgical instrumentation set and surgical technique
US9795392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1764
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for preparing bone to receive a prosthetic implant, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, positioning a bone preparation guide assembly on a bone, reaming the bone through a first cut opening of the bone preparation guide assembly, dividing the first cut opening into at least two distinct slots and making cuts in the bone through the at least two distinct slots.
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