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Patent Inventor Names
Wesley D. Johnson0
Gerard A. Engh0
Date of Patent
April 21, 2009
Patent Application Number
11468922
Date Filed
August 31, 2006
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Patent abstract
The present invention provides a method and device for restoring individual patient joint kinematics using minimally invasive surgical procedures. The instrumentation of the invention sculpts the articular surface of a first bone that normally articulates in a predetermined manner with a second bone. The instrumentation includes a bone sculpting tool and a mount for attaching the tool to the second bone. The implant system is comprised of implants that provide intraoperative surgical options for articular constraint and facilitate proper alignment and orientation of the joint to restore kinematics as defined by the individual patient anatomy.
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