A generic bone implant, or set of standardized implants, is created based on using a guide device to develop an axis normal to an articular surface of bone and collecting only one or two data points. A generic cutting tool is used to cut the bone to a point where a generic implant can be used. Several...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6610067?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6610067 - System and method for joint resurface repair
