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System and method for retrograde procedure

  • US 8,556,902 B2
  • Filed: 03/08/2011
  • Issued: 10/15/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for replacing a portion of an articular surface comprising:

  • forming a passage through a first bone behind a first articular surface, said passage extending toward said first articular surface;

    advancing a cannulated lumen within said passage until a portion of said cannulated lumen is disposed a predetermined depth beneath said first articular surface; and

    advancing a rotary cutter to excise an implant site on said first articular surface relative to said passage until a portion of said rotary cutter contacts said portion of said cannulated lumen.

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