Inventors:
Ralph Richard White - Portland OR, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/30
US Classification:
623 1811, 623914, 623 1311
Abstract:
A method and device for finding isometric points in the joints of mammals for use in surgical repair of a joint. Isometric points are first identified in radiographic or other two dimensional images and then located in the actual joint. A method for repairing a cruciate ligament-deficient canine stifle employing the method and device for finding isometric points is described. A method and apparatus for locating the axis of rotation of a joint is also described.