Tibial resurfacing system

Details Tibial resurfacing system Tibial resurfacing system

2007-01-16

2007-01-16

Barrett, Thomas (Department: 3738)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

10308718

ABSTRACT:
A tibial resurfacing system is provided that includes a drill guide, bone chisel and implant. In one aspect, the system includes a drill guide that includes a targeting ring and a bore section for creating an axis through the tibia to the superior tibial surface in the vicinity of the targeting ring. In another aspect, a bone chisel is provided that includes a bone-cutting end, having a transverse angle creating an elliptical bone-cutting face. In another aspect, an implant is provided that includes an angled bearing element formed of a cylindrical member having a first end defining a load-bearing surface, and a second end. The first end is formed at an angle that creates an elliptical face of the first end.

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