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Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools

  • US 20100160917A1
  • Filed: 10/27/2009
  • Published: 06/24/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/25/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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