Tibial tubercule osteotomy
US9833245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/2892
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Patient-specific guides for a tibial tubercle osteotomy are provided. The guides include a guide body defining a portion with a bone-engaging surface that conforms as a negative surface to a corresponding surface of a specific patient's tibia, and a guide portion that guides a surgical instrument to a specific location on the specific patient's tibia, wherein the bone-engaging surface and guide portion are configured during a pre-operative planning stage. Methods for performing a tibial tubercle osteotomy with the patient-specific guides are also provided.
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