Method and instruments for ACL reconstruction
US5300077A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0882
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A drilling system for ACL reconstruction including: a first drill guide having an aimer member with a notched top surface for mating with the roof of the intercondylar notch; a positioning member having a removable drill guide sleeve; and a second drill guide including a second aimer member with a curved tip and a top notch. The positioning member can be placed on both drill guides for properly positioning the drill guide sleeve for the drilling of both the tibia and the femur.
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