Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Patent
1992-05-01
1995-10-31
Brown, Michael A.
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
606 88, A61F 500
Patent
active
054625491
ABSTRACT:
A femoral sizing apparatus includes a plurality of flat templates, each having specific anterior to posterior first dimensions and medial to lateral second dimensions. Each of the plurality of plates correspond to a specific femoral component size. A handle is attached to each of the templates and is used for lifting and placing the plate against the distal femur after the distal femoral cut is made. When the template is placed against the distal femur, both the anterior to posterior dimension and the medial to lateral dimension are considered in determining the appropriate femoral component size. The template includes anchoring pin holes for receiving anchoring pins therethrough and attaching the template to the femur distal end. Drill guide holes are also provided. The template is flat and generally U-shaped for slipping over an intramedullary rod.
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Biomet Inc.
Brown Michael A.
Pappas George
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