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Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools

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  • US 8,066,708 B2
  • Filed: 02/06/2007
  • Issued: 11/29/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/25/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for joint arthroplasty, the system comprising:

  • (a) a first template, the first template including;

    (i) at least one contact surface substantially conforming to and for engaging a first cartilage surface of a joint; and

    (ii) at least one guide for directing movement of a surgical instrument; and

    (b) a linkage for cross-referencing at least one surgical tool relative to the guide and relative to one of an anatomical and a biomechanical axis of a limb.

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