Orthopaedic surgical instrument system and method for surgically preparing a patients bone
US9999428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1602
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic surgical instrument system for use in preparing a patient's bone is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a cutting guide block configured to be secured to a surgically-prepared surface of the patient's bone, and a cutting tool to be used in conjunction with the cutting guide block to resect a section of the patient's bone. A method of performing an orthopedic surgery is also disclosed.
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