Method for less invasive knee resection
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1. A method of guiding a tool relative to a portion of an anatomy with a moving guide member, comprising:
- positioning a track member relative to the anatomy;
positioning the guide member relative to the anatomy with the track member in a first position;
guiding the tool relative to the anatomy with the guide member in the first position;
moving the guide member to a second position; and
guiding the tool relative to the anatomy in the second position.
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Abstract
Various method and apparatuses may be used to perform a procedure, such as a resection of a portion of the anatomy for preparation of the implants of a prosthetic. Various resecting member, including saw blades having selected geometries and shapes, can be used to assist in the resection of an anatomy to provide for implantation of a prosthetic. In addition, a cutting block assembly may be used to guide the resecting member. The cutting block assembly may be moveably mounted relative to the portion to be resected.
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1. A method of guiding a tool relative to a portion of an anatomy with a moving guide member, comprising:
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positioning a track member relative to the anatomy; positioning the guide member relative to the anatomy with the track member in a first position; guiding the tool relative to the anatomy with the guide member in the first position; moving the guide member to a second position; and guiding the tool relative to the anatomy in the second position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of performing a surgical procedure relative to a boney portion through an incision in the soft tissue, comprising:
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forming an incision in the soft tissue; positioning a first member relative to the boney portion; associating a second member with the first member; guiding a tool relative to the boney portion with the second member; and forming a complete cut by moving the second member relative to the boney portion to form a constructive guide surface. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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