1700

Application ARTHROPLASTY BALANCE AND GAP GAUGE
Matter Number OPT-9 Reference Case 1 OPT-9
Created 2/17/21, 12:00 AM Modified 2/17/21, 12:00 AM
Application Number
Paragraph Number

85

Content

FIGURE 4 is a posterior view of a knee joint with a gap gauge 100 inserted between a femur 102 and a tibia 104. FIGURE 4 illustrates a rear view of the gap gauge 100. FIGURE 4 shows the superior plate 118, inferior plate 120, separation indicator 124, balance indicator 126, grips 132, handle 134, shaft 140, spring 142, pivot plate 148, support plate 150, driver 152, and fastener 154. The illustrated embodiment includes a balance gauge 168. In one embodiment, the balance gauge 168 can include a dial 170 and a needle 172.

Notes

Added by DJM 2 2021