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Femoral condylar radius gage
US9033902B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9033902-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213597409-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Publication date | May 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
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An instrument and method for determining the location of the anatomical epicondylar axis between the condyles of a femur is provided. The instrument includes first and second gauges each for measuring a radius of a femoral condyle and a frame. At least one of the gauges is movably connected to the frame. The method includes positioning the measuring end of each gauge against a separate condyle of a femur, actuating a pivoting member of each gauge to determine the radius of each condyle, measuring the distance between the condyles, and determining the location of the anatomical epicondylar axis of the femur. A measurement can be taken from a measuring scale provided on the gauge and from another scale provided on the frame. Determining the location of the axis can further include performing a calculation utilizing the radii of the condyles and the distance between the condyles.
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The invention claimed is: 1. An instrument for determining a location of an anatomical epicondylar axis between condyles of a femur, the instrument comprising: first and second gauges each for measuring a radius of a femoral condyle, each gauge including a measuring end, a display end, a body, and a pivoting member pivotally connected to the body, the body having adjacent the measuring end a first surface and a second surface angled with respect to the first surface, the pivoting…
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- What does patent US9033902B2 cover?
- An instrument and method for determining the location of the anatomical epicondylar axis between the condyles of a femur is provided. The instrument includes first and second gauges each for measuring a radius of a femoral condyle and a frame. At least one of the gauges is movably connected to the frame. The method includes positioning the measuring end of each gauge against a separate condyle …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Collazo Carlos E, Howmedica Osteonics Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B5/1072. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue May 19 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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