Patella resection guide

Details Patella resection guide Patella resection guide

2003-02-25

2008-03-18

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

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07344540

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for resectioning a patella without everting it includes a resection guide which grips the patella with gripping members, one of which can also function as an alignment guide for a surgeon using a saw for the resectioning. A sizing/alignment guide engageable with the resection guide is provided for aligning drills and/or reamers used in resectioning. Under one embodiment, a pair of reamers are provided for reaming the patella in two reaming operations.

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