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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 24, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2005
Dean M. J. Acker, Warsaw, IN (US);
Robert D Krebs, Warsaw, IN (US);
Dean M. J. Acker, Warsaw, IN (US);
Robert D Krebs, Warsaw, IN (US);
Zimmer Technology, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty including an acetabular cup inserter is provided. The cup inserter is utilized for securing a prosthetic acetabular component thereto for implantation into a hip joint. The acetabular cup inserter includes a frame having an offset frame leg to allow for placement of an acetabular cup in the correct anteversion and abduction without interference from soft tissue.
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