Remotely aligned surgical drill guide
US6342057B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/808
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical drill guide assembly for demountable attachment to a slotted bone plate is provided. The drill guide assembly includes one or more alignment drill tubes that are remotely aligned with corresponding fastener holes in the bone plate, and an expandable bushing that is configured and dimensioned to engage a slot in the bone plate. A variable angle block permits angulation of the alignment drill tubes about a central axis of the surgical drill guide assembly. The alignment drill tubes are releasably lockable at a surgeon-selected angle.
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