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Method and apparatus for implanting a knee prosthesis
US8979847B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8979847-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113153983-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | Jun 6, 2011 |
| Publication date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
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A method for preparing a femur for receiving a prosthesis can include positioning an intramedullary (IM) member in the femur. A femoral trial component can be positioned onto a distal end of the femur. The femoral trial component can have an attachment portion and at least two cut surfaces thereon. A modular boss assembly can be attached to the attachment portion of the femoral trial component. The modular boss assembly can have a boss stem that is configured to operably connect to the IM member. A desired contact between the femoral trial component and the distal femur can be confirmed based on the attaching. The femoral trial component can be fixed to the distal femur based on the confirming. The modular boss assembly can be removed from the femoral trial component. A reamer bushing can be coupled relative to the femoral trial component.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for preparing a femur for receiving a prosthesis, the method comprising: positioning an intramedullary (IM) member in the femur; positioning a femoral trial component onto a distal end of the femur, the femoral trial component having an attachment portion, an articulating surface and at least two cut guide surfaces thereon; attaching a modular boss assembly to the attachment portion of the femoral trial component, the modular boss assembly havin…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8979847B2 cover?
- A method for preparing a femur for receiving a prosthesis can include positioning an intramedullary (IM) member in the femur. A femoral trial component can be positioned onto a distal end of the femur. The femoral trial component can have an attachment portion and at least two cut surfaces thereon. A modular boss assembly can be attached to the attachment portion of the femoral trial component.…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Belcher Nathan, Durcholz Bradley T, Biomet Mfg Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/155. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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