Guide assembly for lateral implants and associated methods
US8679130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/38
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An assembly for use in guiding a lateral fastener into a lateral bore of a femoral body implant. The assembly can include an outrigger having an arm portion, a leg portion extending from the arm portion, and an alignment tube extending from the leg portion. The assembly can further include a support pad and an adjustable shaft member coupled to the support pad and the leg portion. A quick-release system can adjustably maintain a position of the shaft member relative to the leg portion.
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