System and method for joint resurface repair

Details System and method for joint resurface repair System and method for joint resurface repair

2006-04-18

2009-10-20

Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S079000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07604641

ABSTRACT:
A system for positioning an element relative to an articular surface. An embodiment of the system may include a first element having a positional reference relative to an articular surface. The system may further include a second element capable of indicating the positional reference of the first element relative to said articular surface. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.

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