Abstract: A device for aligning a guide template used in resecting a distal femur in a one-compartment joint replacement. The device includes first and second support members (12;5), at least one rod-like transverse coupler (10;12), and a guide template (20). The support members each include a support surface (3;6) that is adjustable to lie in one plane (1) and designed to bear against one condyle (24;25) of a femur (21). The transverse coupler is arranged parallel to a transverse axis (2), which, in its end portion, is connected to the first support member (12) and is releasably connectable to the second support member (5). The transverse axis (2) extends parallel to a plane (1). The guide template (20) is displaceable parallel to the plane (1) relative to the second support member (5) and releasably lockable thereon.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 15, 2003
Date of Patent:
November 9, 2004
Assignee:
Biomet Merck GmbH
Inventors:
Nicolas Zirngibl, Roland Herzog, Peter Bauer
Abstract: The invention relates to a novel apatite-coated metallic material having improved surface quality and biocompatibility, a process for its preparation, and the use of the material for bone implants, in particular dental implants, artificial joints and fixative material for accident surgery (osteosynthesis material). The coating in this case consists of a thick covering of hydroxyapatite crystals and/or amorphous calcium phosphate spheres having a specific surface area of less than 15 m2/g.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 6, 2002
Date of Patent:
July 20, 2004
Assignee:
Biomet Merck GmbH
Inventors:
Bernd Kotte, Jürgen Hofinger, Tanja Hebold
Abstract: The invention relates to a novel apatite-coated metallic material having improved surface quality and biocompatibility, a process for its preparation, and the use of the material for bone implants, in particular dental implants, artificial joints and fixative material for accident surgery (osteosynthesis material). The coating in this case consists of a thick covering of hydroxyapatite crystals and/or amorphous calcium phosphate spheres having a specific surface area of less than 15 m2/g.