Femoral locating device assembly

Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation

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606 88, 606102, A61B 1756

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056766688

ABSTRACT:
An improved femoral locating device and system is provided including an angularly adjustable locking alignment portion for appropriately aligning the posterior end of the locator. Another feature of the system provides a cutting block moveable from distal to proximal or proximal to distal to alter the thickness of the cut and holding it securely once the thickness of the cut is determined. Finally, another feature of the system includes the ability to raise and lower the cutting block without changing the valgus angle.

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