Patent ID: 7621919
Filing Date: 2009-11-24
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic cutting block for guiding a bone cutting tool to make four cuts on the resected distal end of the femur comprising: a. a base portion having a first side, a second side, and three passages extending from said first side to said second side, said base portion being made of a polymer material; b. a first guide portion having four slots extending through said first guide portion, said first guide portion being made of metal; and c. a second guide portion having four slots extending through said second guide portion, said second guide portion being made of metal; wherein said first guide portion is attached to said first side of said base portion, said second guide portion is attached to said second side of said base portion, and said three passages of said base portion, said slots on said first guide portion and said second guide portion align to form four passages extending through said cutting block for guiding said bone cutting tool and wherein said base portion is constructed of a different material than said first and second guide portions.