Bone cutting apparatus

Details Bone cutting apparatus Bone cutting apparatus

2008-04-14

2011-10-04

Barrett, Thomas C. (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S08600R

Reexamination Certificate

active

08029508

ABSTRACT:
A bone-cutting apparatus and associated method and system. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a guide removably attachable to a bone, and a rotatable mill coupled to the guide. The guide has a box-cut opening and the mill is pivotable within the opening. In one embodiment, the mill is laterally adjustable relative to the opening.

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