Method and system for securing an intramedullary nail
US7727240B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/72
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device, method and system adapted to determine a targeting position on a surgically implantable nail adapted to be used in internal fixation of a bone, the nail comprising a distal end and a proximal end, the device including an extension rod comprising a longitudinal axis and adapted to be detachably coupled to the proximal end of the nail, a bridge member adjustably secured to the extension rod and extending radially from the longitudinal axis of the extension rod, a position of the bridge member on the extension rod being rotationally and longitudinally adjustable with respect to the longitudinal axis of the extension rod, and a targeting arm adjustably coupled to the bridge member and extending from the bridge member toward the distal end of the locking nail, the targeting arm comprising a drill guide.
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