Prosthesis and Implementation System
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1. A system for positioning a prosthesis relative to a selected portion of an anatomy, comprising:
- a mill operable to mill the anatomy;
a first mill guide operable to guide the mill relative to the anatomy;
a second mill guide operable to guide the mill relative to the anatomy;
a mill guide placement system operable to assist in a positioning of the first mill guide and the second mill guide; and
an alignment instrument operable to align at least one of the first mill guide, the second mill guide, the mill guide placement system, or combinations thereof relative to the anatomy.
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Abstract
A prosthesis for replacing a selected portion of the anatomy is disclosed. Also disclosed is an exemplary method and apparatus for performing a procedure. The procedure can be minimally or less invasive.
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1. A system for positioning a prosthesis relative to a selected portion of an anatomy, comprising:
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a mill operable to mill the anatomy; a first mill guide operable to guide the mill relative to the anatomy; a second mill guide operable to guide the mill relative to the anatomy; a mill guide placement system operable to assist in a positioning of the first mill guide and the second mill guide; and an alignment instrument operable to align at least one of the first mill guide, the second mill guide, the mill guide placement system, or combinations thereof relative to the anatomy. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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