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US 2022/0031475 A1Published application
Shoulder patient specific instrument
AssigneeTornier SAS
InventorsPierric Deransart, Emmanuel Francois Marie Lizee, Delphine Claire Michelle Henry, Jean Chaoui, Gilles Walch, Pascal Boileau
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Abstract
A method of guiding a glenoid prosthesis is disclosed. The method includes pre-operatively determining a position and an orientation of a guide feature of a glenoid guide of the present disclosure based on a scapula of a specific patient, and engaging the glenoid guide with the scapula; and inserting a pin having an axis through the guide feature to or through the scapula.
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A method of guiding a glenoid prosthesis, the method comprising:
- pre-operatively determining a position and an orientation of a guide feature of a glenoid guide based on a scapula of a specific patient, the glenoid guide comprising:
- the guide feature comprises a tapered lumen configured to receive a pin guide;
- at least three arms having a first end coupled with the guide feature and a second end disposed away from the guide feature;
- at least three peripheral pegs, each peripheral peg extending from the second end of a corresponding arm and comprising an engagement surface configured to engage the scapula of the patient;
- and
- a strut extending laterally from the guide feature, the strut comprising a positioning opening;
- engaging the glenoid guide with the scapula;
- and
- inserting a pin having an axis through the guide feature to or through the scapula.
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A system for guiding a glenoid prosthesis, the system comprising:
- a glenoid guide that comprises:
- a guide feature;
- at least three arms having a first end coupled with the guide feature and a second end disposed away from the guide feature;
- at least three peripheral pegs, each peripheral peg extending from the second end of a corresponding arm and comprising an engagement surface configured to engage the scapula of the patient;
- and
- a strut extending laterally from the guide feature, the strut comprising a positioning opening;
- and
- a pin guide configured to engage the guide feature.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.