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Title:
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RETROGRADE PROCEDURE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006023980
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A system and method may be used for accessing an articular surface and for preparing an implant site on the articular surface. The method may include locating a portion of the articular. An access passage may be drilled towards the articular surface through bone behind the articular surface. An implant site may be excised in the articular surface relative to an axis defined by the access passage.

Inventors:
EK STEVEN W (US)
BRIGHTMAN TIM (US)
MINIACI ANTHONY (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/030120
Publication Date:
December 14, 2006
Filing Date:
August 22, 2005
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Assignee:
ARTHROSURFACE INC (US)
EK STEVEN W (US)
BRIGHTMAN TIM (US)
MINIACI ANTHONY (US)
International Classes:
A61B17/17
Foreign References:
US5683400A1997-11-04
US6015411A2000-01-18
US6375658B12002-04-23
Other References:
See also references of EP 1788958A4
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