Patella height gauge and method of locating a patella using same

Details Patella height gauge and method of locating a patella using same Patella height gauge and method of locating a patella using same

1999-03-04

2000-06-27

Hirsch, Paul J.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

606102, A61F 238, A61B 1758

Patent

active

060801964

ABSTRACT:
A provisional knee implant assembly includes a femoral provisional having an articulating surface and a plurality of locating openings. A patella height gauge has at least two projections which each engage with a corresponding locating opening in the femoral provisional. The patella height gauge includes at least one visual locating reference for a patella. The femoral provisional is located relative to the patella by placing the femoral provisional on a distal end of the femur; attaching the patella height gauge to the femoral provisional; overlying the patella onto the gauge; and repositioning the femoral provisional relative to the one or more visual locating references on the patella height gauge.

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