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Date of Patent
March 31, 2009
Patent Application Number
11037535
Date Filed
January 18, 2005
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Patent abstract
The present invention provides a system and method of performing surgery on a patient's joint. The method includes making an incision proximal to the joint. The incision exposes at least a portion of the joint. A cutting guide is provided which projects a cutting guide image on to a first bone of the joint. A cutting tool is aligned with the cutting guide image. The first bone is cut by moving the cutting tool in relation to the cutting guide image.
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