Auxiliary apparatus for inserting a pin into a broken bone
US7186257B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An auxiliary apparatus for inserting a pin into a broken bone enhances the precision of an orthopedic medical operation. The auxiliary apparatus includes a shaft including a drill chuck part installed at its outer front end, a handle mounting part disposed at its middle portion, and a tool joint part formed at its rear end, in which a pin inserting hole is formed through an inner side of the shaft, a staged portion and a locking groove formed at the handle mounting part, and a cap bolt inserted into the tool joint part. A support handle is rotatably mounted onto the handle mounting part of the shaft. A shaft inserting hole is formed through in the support handle. An engaging hole for receiving a release prevention bolt and a joint groove are formed at a radial outer side of the support handle.
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