Device for use in facilitating alignment of an acetabular component
AssigneeImperial Innovations Limited
InventorsSusannah G. Clarke, Justin P. Cobb
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Abstract
A device for use in facilitating alignment of an acetabular component relative to the pelvis of a subject, the device having a device body and at least a first locator for placement on a first predetermined mounting location on the acetabular rim of a subject, the device defining an orientation and/or position with respect to said subject when installed for facilitating alignment of an acetabular component.
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A device for use in facilitating alignment of an acetabular component relative to the pelvis of a subject, the device having a device body and at least a first locator for placement on a first predetermined mounting location on the acetabular rim of a subject, the device defining an orientation and/or position with respect to said subject when installed for facilitating alignment of an acetabular component.
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A device for use in facilitating alignment of an acetabular component relative to the pelvis of a subject, the device having a device body, a superior locator for placement on a first predetermined mounting location on the superior acetabular rim of a subject, an anterior locator for placement on a second predetermined mounting location on the anterior acetabular rim, and a posterior locator for placement on a third predetermined mounting location on the posterior acetabular rim, the device having an acetabular alignment axis that orients when installed to at least an orientation to which the acetabular component is to be aligned when the acetabular component is installed, an angle C between the superior locator and posterior locator, as measured about the acetabular alignment axis in a plane perpendicular to the acetabular alignment axis, being about 66 to 86°, preferably about 74 to 78°, more preferably about 76°.
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