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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2023
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN (US);
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ag, Zug, CH;
Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited, Singapore, SG;
Aaron N. Little, Cordova, TN (US);
Jeffrey N. Yeager, Nesbit, MS (US);
Tom J. Francis, Cordova, TN (US);
Jason S. Jordan, Hernando, MS (US);
Tedd Dixon, Memphis, TN (US);
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC., Memphis, TN (US);
SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG, Zug, CH;
SMITH & NEPHEW ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LIMITED, Singapore, SG;
Abstract
Orthopedic systems, methods, and instrumentation for preforming knee arthroplasty. In some embodiments, the systems, methods, and instruments utilized improved quick connect mechanisms such as, for example, snap-fit connectors, to facilitate easier assembly and disassembly of the various components. For example, various connection mechanisms for coupling a tibial base trial to a guide (e.g., a fin punch guide), and/or for coupling the guide (e.g., fin punch guide) to a punch. In use, the systems, methods, and instruments provide an improved workflow for facilitating knee arthroplasty surgery.