Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-13
2008-05-13
Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3732)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C623S020210, C128S898000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10238953
ABSTRACT:
A method of, and apparatus for, arthroplasty of a knee joint comprising obtaining a desired spacing of the femur from the tibia by inserting a spacer into the knee joint between the femur and the tibia. The spacer is used as a reference for securing a guide jig in position about the knee joint for guiding resection of one or both of the femur and tibia for fitting of tibial and/or femoral prostheses. A method of resecting the femur while moving the tibia through an arc of motion to remove bone to the desired depth, a method of determining the position of the guide jig, the guide jog, an alignment device and the spacer are also described.
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Parker Stephen John
Pinczewski Leo Arieh
Kilpatrick & Stockton LLP
Robert Eduardo C.
Smith & Nephew Inc.
Stokes Candice C
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