Device and method for allografting

Abstract

In one embodiment, a cutting guide is disclosed for use in a surgical procedure to removed damaged tissue from a patient and form a recipient site configured and dimensioned to receive a donor graft. The cutting guide includes a first aim that abuts a section of the damaged tissue to be removed, and a second arm including a hole and a slot that receives a cutting implement, the first arm and the slot defining a distance therebetween corresponding to a desired dimension of the recipient site. In another embodiment, a cutting guide is disclosed for use in forming a donor graft from donor tissue. The cutting guide includes a body that receives the donor tissue, and a shaping member that is rotatably secured to the body. The shaping member includes at least one vane that shapes the donor tissue so as to form the donor graft.

1 . A cutting guide for use in a surgical procedure to remove damaged tissue from a patient and form a recipient site configured and dimensioned to receive a donor graft, the cutting guide comprising:
 a first arm configured and dimensioned for abutment with a section of the damaged tissue to be removed; and   a second arm connected to the first arm, the second arm including at least one slot configured and dimensioned to receive a first cutting implement, and at least one hole, the first arm and the at least one slot defining a distance therebetween corresponding to a desired dimension of the recipient site.   
     
     
         2 . The cutting guide of  claim 1 , wherein the first arm and the second arm subtend an angle approximately equal to 90°. 
     
     
         3 . The cutting guide of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one hole includes a first hole positioned adjacent an end of the at least one slot, the first hole defining a periphery and being configured and dimensioned to receive a second cutting implement. 
     
     
         4 . The cutting guide of  claim 3 , wherein a portion of the periphery defined by the first hole is positioned below the at least one slot. 
     
     
         5 . The cutting guide of  claim 4 , wherein a portion of the periphery defined by the first hole is positioned above the at least one slot. 
     
     
         6 . The cutting guide of  claim 5 , wherein the at least one slot and the first hole are oriented such that a central axis defined by the at least one slot bisects the first hole. 
     
     
         7 . The cutting guide of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one hole further includes a second hole configured and dimensioned to receive a fixation member to secure the cutting guide in relation to the damaged tissue. 
     
     
         8 . The cutting guide of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one slot is linear in configuration. 
     
     
         9 . The cutting guide of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one slot includes a first slot and a second slot, the first arm and the first slot defining a first distance therebetween, and the first arm and the second slot defining a second distance therebetween greater than the first distance. 
     
     
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