Aiming device for distal locking of intramedullary nails and methods of use

An aiming device system configured to align at least one guide sleeve to a first distal hole of an intramedullary nail, the aiming device system comprising:

• an aiming arm configured to be operatively coupled to the intramedullary nail, the aiming arm defining a sliding support that is elongate along a first direction;
• and
• an aiming guide including a guide body that defines at least a first bone anchor guide that is configured to retain a first guide sleeve, the aiming guide further including an attachment mechanism that is configured to mate with the sliding support to thereby attach the guide body to the aiming arm such that the guide body is (i) selectably movable along the sliding support along the first direction, and (ii) selectably rotatable relative to the aiming arm about a guide body axis that is perpendicular to the first direction,
• wherein when the first bone anchor guide retains the first guide sleeve, at least one of the selectable movement and selectable rotation of the guide body at least partially aligns the first guide sleeve with the first distal hole of the intramedullary nail.