FEMORAL AND TIBIAL CUTTING BLOCKS

摘要

Embodiments of the invention include a cutting block and methods for guiding the cutting of a tibia and a femur in preparation for one or more knee arthroplasty implants. Sonic embodiments include configurations and methods that enable a common cutting block positioned medially, laterally, or centrally relative to a tibia, and to be positioned relative to a femur on either of a patient's left leg or right leg.

主权项

1. A cutting block configured to guide cutting of a tibia and a femur in preparation for one or more knee arthroplasty implants, the cutting block comprising;
a body including;
a front,a back, andone or more holes extending through the body for receipt of fasteners to couple the body with the tibia or the femur; a first wing adjacent to the body; and a second wing adjacent to the body and positioned opposite from the first wing; wherein the body, the first wing, and the second wing include substantially similar openings configured to couple with a tibial alignment instrument such that the cutting block may be coupled with the tibial alignment instrument to position the cutting block medially, laterally, or centrally relative to the tibia.