Patent ID: 9149362
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for performing arthroplasty on a glenoid comprising the steps of: determining a reference location on the glenoid; preparing a location feature in the glenoid corresponding to the reference location; providing an cutting guide, the cutting guide having a first feature and a second feature, the first feature including a housing, the guide further including a base and a restraining component, said base including the second feature, the second feature including a convex surface for contact with the joint surface and the restraining component operably associated with said base and including the first feature, the restraining component being removably coupled to the housing; securing the cutting guide to the location feature; providing a cutter; preparing a cavity in the glenoid with the cutter, using the cutting guide to at least partially control the position of the cutter as it prepares the cavity; providing a glenoid implant; and implanting the glenoid implant onto the cavity.