Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
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1. A tool for surgery of a joint, the tool comprising:
- a first surface for engaging a substantially uncut joint surface, the joint surface including cartilage, the surface conforming to and being substantially a negative of the joint surface; and
at least one guide for directing a surgical instrument, wherein the guide has a predetermined position relative to the conforming surface and is fixed at a predetermined orientation from at least one of an anatomical axis and a biomechanical axis associated with said joint.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.
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1. A tool for surgery of a joint, the tool comprising:
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a first surface for engaging a substantially uncut joint surface, the joint surface including cartilage, the surface conforming to and being substantially a negative of the joint surface; and at least one guide for directing a surgical instrument, wherein the guide has a predetermined position relative to the conforming surface and is fixed at a predetermined orientation from at least one of an anatomical axis and a biomechanical axis associated with said joint.
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