Knee aligner for surgery

Details Knee aligner for surgery Knee aligner for surgery

2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Santos, Robert G (Department: 3673)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S08600R, C005S624000, C005S621000, C005S648000, C005S651000, C128S882000, C602S036000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07985227

ABSTRACT:
Generally described the invention relates to methods and apparatuses for aligning the lower extremities of a patient with a mechanical axis. More specifically, the present invention provides an exoskeleton or external framework that positions a patient's leg into a desired mechanical axis in preparation for surgery or other medical treatment.

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