TIBIAL RESECTION GUIDE

摘要

This invention (100) resection guide system is a for joints. The resection guide system (100) is especially advantageous (100) for resecting the proximal tibia. One embodiment of the resection guide system includes a cutting block (114) and structure for vertically positioning the cutting block (114) and for aligning the cutting block (114) to conform to the patient's leg anatomy. Another embodiment provides a guide to enable a surgeon to further resect tibial portions intersecting the previously resected tibial planar surface. The guide transfers a measurement to the bone and provides a guide for the resection.