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Tibial plateau resection guide

  • US 5,916,219 A
  • Filed: 02/10/1997
  • Issued: 06/29/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/10/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A tibial resection guide for aligning the tibial plateau with the mechanical axis of the tibia comprising:

  • (a) an anterior frame assembly which is attachable to the tibia and comprised of a pivot block having a primary hole and a secondary hole adjacent to the primary hole;

    a pivot arm which is pivotally attached to the pivot block at a hinge which permits the pivot arm to swivel in the sagittal plane;

    a support arm which extends downward from the pivot arm;

    a cutting block which is removably attached to the support arm; and

    a frontal telescoping rod which is attached to the support arm at a hinge which permits the frontal telescoping rod to swivel in the sagittal plane; and

    (b) a medial frame assembly comprising a top bar and telescoping rod transverse to said top bar, said medial frame assembly configured and dimensioned so as to be attachable to the anterior frame assembly.

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