Patella resection guide
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Mar 18, 2008
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Aug 28, 2003
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Feb 25, 2003
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Feb 26, 2002
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A method and apparatus for resectioning a patella without everting it includes a resection guide which grips the patella with gripping members, one of which can also function as an alignment guide for a surgeon using a saw for the resectioning. A sizing/alignment guide engageable with the resection guide is provided for aligning drills and/or reamers used in resectioning. Under one embodiment, a pair of reamers are provided for reaming the patella in two reaming operations.
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