FEMORAL ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT INCLUDING A MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE OF SAME

摘要

An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes an orthopaedic surgical instrument including a first surface, and a measurement gauge removably coupled to the orthopaedic surgical instrument. The gauge includes an arm having a tip positioned proximal to the orthopaedic surgical instrument, and a plurality of markings defined on the arm. Each marking indicates a predetermined distance from the first surface of the orthopaedic surgical instrument. The assembly may be used during an orthopaedic surgical procedure on a femur, which is also described herein.

主权项

1. An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly comprising:
a cutting guide block including a base plate having a distal surface, and a pair of curved arms extending posteriorly from the base plate, each curved arm including a posterior surface corresponding to a posterior condyle surface of a femoral prosthetic component, and a measurement gauge removably coupled to the cutting guide block, the gauge including (i) an arm having a tip positioned proximal to the base plate, and (ii) a plurality of markings defined on the arm, each marking indicating a predetermined distance between the marking and the distal surface of the base plate.