Method and apparatus for resecting a greater tubercle from a humerus of a patient during performance of a shoulder replacement procedure
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Aug 24, 2004
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Jul 25, 2002
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Jan 23, 2001
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Jan 23, 2001
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A surgical assembly for resecting a greater tubercle from a humerus of a patient during performance of a shoulder replacement procedure. The surgical assembly includes a cutting tool for resecting the greater tubercle from the humerus. The surgical assembly also includes a tool guide member having a tool guide surface defined therein. The tool guide surface is configured to position the cutting tool in a predetermined position relative to the greater tubercle of the humerus. A method of resecting a greater tubercle from a humerus of a patient during performance of a shoulder replacement procedure is also disclosed.
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