Abstract: A surgical device is presented that combines multiple components and functions, such as, joint distraction, soft tissue distraction, a separation force that exerts a uniform tension on the knee ligaments, pre-aligned cut guides, and posterior cut guards that protect the posterior knee joint from unintentional damage by the surgical saw. A method of performing a partial knee replacement is also presented.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 11, 2016
Date of Patent:
February 25, 2020
Assignee:
AOD Holding, LLC
Inventors:
Thomas D. Ferro, Joe Phillips, Austin Ferro, Donald Lee