INSTRUMENT FOR PREPARING AN IMPLANT SUPPORT SURFACE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

摘要

A method and instrument for preparing a surface of a joint is provided. The glenoid surface is adapted for receiving a prosthetic component having a feature closely conforming to the surface. The prosthetic component provides a bearing surface for a head portion of a long bone. The instrument includes a guide having a first feature and a second feature and a tool. The tool is used for cooperation with the first feature for preparing the surface. The first feature is adapted to at least partially control the position of the tool as it prepares the surface. The second feature is adapted to assist in positioning of the guide with respect to the joint.

主权项

1. A method for performing arthroplasty on a glenoid comprising the steps of:
determining a reference location on the glenoid; preparing a location feature in the glenoid corresponding to the reference location; providing an cutting guide; securing the cutting guide to the location feature; providing a cutter; preparing a cavity in the glenoid with the cutter, using the cutting guide to at least partially control the position of the cutter as it prepares the cavity; providing a glenoid implant; and implanting the glenoid implant onto the cavity.