Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Patent
1994-02-18
1996-07-30
Thaler, Michael H.
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
606 96, A61B 1715, A61B 1717
Patent
active
055406955
ABSTRACT:
An osteotomy cutting guide is disclosed. The cutting guide utilities an angle cutting block which is removably and adjustably attached to a stabilizing base. Also utilized is a distal hole drill block which is removably and adjustably attached to the stabilizing base. The stabilizing base has at least one projecting element which can be inserted into an existing cut. The osteotomy cutting guide allows angled cuts and implant insertions to be performed with accuracy.
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Akers Lawrence C.
Howmedica Inc.
Markow Scott B.
Richardson Peter C.
Slade Elizabeth O.
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