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Joint osteotomy system and method

Grant US12575868B2 Kind: B2 Mar 17, 2026

Assignee

WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventors

Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh

Abstract

A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.

CPC Classifications

A61F 2/4202 A61F 2002/4205 A61B 17/1775 A61B 17/157 A61B 17/1682

Filing Date

2022-04-07

Application No.

17658299

Claims

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