Systems and methods for providing a femoral resection block

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing deeper knee flexion capabilities. In some instances, such systems and methods include a resection block for resectioning a popliteal surface of a femur. In some cases, the resection block is configured to be seated on a distal portion of a femur. Additionally, some implementations of the resection block define a first slot that is sized and shaped to receive a cutting device. In some implementations, the first slot is defined in the resection block such that the first slot substantially aligns with a first portion of a popliteal surface of the femur when the resection block is seated on the distal portion of the femur. Other implementations are also discussed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A resection block for resectioning a popliteal surface of a femur, comprising:
 a resection block configured to be seated on a distal portion of a femur, the resection block defining a slot,   wherein the slot is defined in the resection block so as to substantially align with a portion of a popliteal surface of the femur when the resection block is seated on the distal portion of the femur.