- Patent Title: Leg positioner for direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty
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Application No.: US16523304Application Date: 2019-07-26
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Publication No.: US11744757B2Publication Date: 2023-09-05
- Inventor: Benjamin Frye
- Applicant: West Virginia University
- Applicant Address: US WV Morgantown
- Assignee: West Virginia University
- Current Assignee: West Virginia University
- Current Assignee Address: US WV Morgantown
- Agency: Thomas | Horstemeyer, LLP
- Main IPC: A61G13/12
- IPC: A61G13/12 ; A61G13/00

Abstract:
Disclosed is a leg positioner apparatus to secure placement of a leg in total hip arthroplasty procedures. The leg positioner apparatus can attach to a standard operating table and helps in positioning the operative leg for femoral preparation. The leg positioner apparatus includes a post assembly mounted to an attachment bracket. The attachment bracket can be attached to the operating table. The operative leg can rest on the post assembly during the surgical procedure.
Public/Granted literature
- US20200038276A1 LEG POSITIONER FOR DIRECT ANTERIOR APPROACH TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY Public/Granted day:2020-02-06
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