Acetabular implant alignment devices and methods

Apparatus for introducing an acetabular component into an acetabulum of a patient, the apparatus comprising:

• i) a proximal portion comprising a gripping portion;
• ii) a distal portion comprising a securing element comprising a frusto-conical surface;
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• iii) an elongate body portion extending between the proximal portion and the distal portion, the elongate body portion comprising a lever element pivotally secured to the elongate body portion, wherein the lever element is pivotable to drive the frusto-conical surface of the securing element between a first position away from the elongate body portion for receiving an acetabular component and/or an introducing plate as described herein and a further position in which the frusto-conical surface is located proximate to an end of the elongate body portion to secure an acetabular component and/or an introducing plate as described herein at an end of the elongate body portion.