In-line milling system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8177788
APP PUB NO 20060229626A1
SERIAL NO

11359794

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Embodiments of the present invention provide a milling system and method that provides a precise triangular cut in a patient's proximal femur. The system allows the surgeon to mill in a single direction, that is, the drill is in the same or similar longitudinal place as the handle of the milling system, preventing the surgeon from having to enter the patient's leg at two different angles. The present invention also provides a milling system that can be pre-assembled (e.g., on the back table by a nurse while the surgeon is preparing the site), which enables the milling to take place in one step.

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SMITH & NEPHEW INC150 MINUTEMAN ROAD ANDOVER MA 01810

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kelman, David C Collierville, US 64 3415
McLean, Terry W Cordova, US 21 398

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