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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2005
Daniel F. Justin, Logan, UT (US);
E. Marlowe Goble, Alta, WY (US);
Robert A. Hodorek, Warsaw, IN (US);
Carlyle J. Creger, Logan, UT (US);
Daniel F. Justin, Logan, UT (US);
E. Marlowe Goble, Alta, WY (US);
Robert A. Hodorek, Warsaw, IN (US);
Carlyle J. Creger, Logan, UT (US);
Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
A guide template for use in resurfacing a portion of a bone includes a body adapted for positioning over a natural or resected articulation surface of the bone. The body has a top surface and an opposing bottom surface that each extend between a proximal end and an opposing distal end. The body at least partially bounds an opening extending between the top surface and the bottom surface. At least a portion of the top surface or the bottom surface has a convex curvature or a concave curvature that extends between the proximal end and the opposing distal end. At least three spaced apart supports project below the bottom surface of the body such that the body can be supported by the supports. Fasteners are provided for securing the body to the bone.