Method for determining and adjusting the optimal relative...

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2006-09-13

2009-10-13

Sweet, Thomas J (Department: 3774)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S023470, C606S102000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07601177

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a method for determining and adjusting the optimal relative position of several functional surfaces of a condyle or of a socket of a human or artificial joint, especially for use with an endoprosthesis for the human knee joint, is provided. The apparatus is furnished with a compartment that is moveable by means of a sliding guide relative to a receptacle that can be detachably affixed to a human joint or bone region. A reference position of the compartment—relative to the receptacle—resulting from the posterior-anterior and/or medial-lateral motion of the knee joint can be established using by a marking having a scale.

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