LASER ASSISTED TOTAL JOINT ARTHROPLASTY
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1. A method of performing a laser assisted total joint arthroplasty comprising the use of a laser guidance system to determine the location and/or angle and/or depth of those cuts in the bone required to fit the replacement joint to a subject in need thereof.
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Abstract
The present invention provides an improved method of performing bone resection, including during arthroplasty procedures, wherein a laser guide is utilized to align cutting blocks and/or measuring devices. The present invention also provides laser guidance platforms for use in the methods of the invention.
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- 1. A method of performing a laser assisted total joint arthroplasty comprising the use of a laser guidance system to determine the location and/or angle and/or depth of those cuts in the bone required to fit the replacement joint to a subject in need thereof.
- 10. A laser guidance system comprising one or more lasers and an attaching means, wherein the attaching means can be secured to a cutting block and/or a measuring device.
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13. An apparatus for guiding the resection of a bone during arthroplasty, comprising:
a) attaching means for anchoring the apparatus to the bone;
b) a resection guide or cutting guide operably engaged to said attaching means; and
c) means for locating the resection guide relative to the attaching means, said means comprising a laser guide.
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14. An apparatus for guiding the resection of a bone during arthroplasty, comprising:
a) a laser guide and b) attaching means for removably attaching said laser guide to a resection guide, wherein the resection guide comprises means for attaching the resection guide to bone.
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15. A surgical method in accordance with the description and/or figures provided herein.
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16. A laser guidance system in accordance with the description and/or figures provided herein.
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17. An apparatus for use in the surgical methods provided herein.
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