Resection guides, implants and methods
US9814474B2 · kind B2 · utility
16Cited by
2References
9Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/565
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Resection guides, implants and methods are disclosed. A guide may include a plate with a first end opposite a second end and a medial portion extending therebetween. The guide may also include at least one opening in the first end of the plate. The guide may further include at least one hole positioned along a longitudinal axis of the plate near the at least one opening. Surgical methods for using the guide for bone and joint fusions is also disclosed.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.