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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING PIN PLACEMENT DURING HIP SURGERY

  • US 20090018546A1
  • Filed: 07/10/2008
  • Published: 01/15/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/11/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of performing a portion of a hip surgery, the method comprising:

  • obtaining data indicative of a shape of a femur head;

    preparing a mold that defines a first aperture, the mold being shaped to fit on to the femur head based on the obtained data;

    positioning the mold on the femur head;

    inserting a drill bit through the first aperture; and

    drilling an opening into the femur head.

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