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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2007
Carl T. Hasselman, Oakmont, PA (US);
Carl T. Hasselman, Oakmont, PA (US);
Synthes USA, LLC, West Chester, PA (US);
Abstract
A method prepares an ankle joint of a patient for replacement. The patient includes a tibia () having a medial portion (), a talus (), and an ankle () having a medial portion. The method employs a cutting alignment apparatus () including a first portion external to the patient and a second portion, and surgically prepares and exposes the medial portion of the ankle for replacement. The second portion of the cutting alignment apparatus is coupled to the tibia, and a cutting guide () is disposed with respect to the cutting alignment apparatus. The medial portion of the tibia is detached, a portion of the tibia proximate the talus is cut, and a portion of the talus proximate the tibia is cut. An ankle prosthesis () is installed to the ankle, and the medial portion of the tibia is reattached.