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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 19, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 10, 2013
Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Justin J. May, Leesburg, IN (US);
Jason F. Detweiler, Warsaw, IN (US);
Raymond C. Parisi, Wakarusa, IN (US);
Adam M. Griner, Columbia City, IN (US);
Toby N. Farling, Warsaw, IN (US);
Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
An orthopedic system prepares a surface of an anatomical structure to receive an orthopedic prosthesis. A method for using the same is also disclosed. The orthopedic system includes a surgical instrument and a guide. The guide includes an anterior portion and a distal portion that is at least partially elevated relative to the anterior portion. The distal portion includes at least one track that is sized to receive the surgical instrument while preparing the surface of the anatomical structure.