Method and apparatus for reattachment of a cranial flap using a cranial clamp

A set of surgical instruments for use in reattachment of a cranial flap using a cranial clamp having a base, a cap and a stern, said set of surgical instruments comprising:

• an applier instrument operable to slidably receive a portion of the stern and operable to move the cap relative to the base, said applier instrument including a handle, a trigger and a barrel configured as a gun-style instrument;
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• a stem cutter instrument operable to remove a portion of the stem from the cranial clamp, said stem cutter instrument includes a capture mechanism operable to retain a sheared portion of the stem, wherein said set of surgical instruments is used to implant the cranial clamp to reattach the cranial flap.

A set of surgical instruments for use in reattachment of a cranial flap using a cranial clamp having a base, a cap and a stem, said set of surgical instruments comprising:

• an applier instrument operable to slidably receive a portion of the stem and operable to move the cap relative to the base, said applier instrument including an engagement mechanism having a textured engagement surface that matingly engages a texture engagement surface on a portion of the stem, said applier instrument configured as a gun-style instrument having a handle, a trigger and a barrel;
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• a stem cutter instrument operable to remove a portion of the stem from the cranial clamp, said stem cutter instrument includes a capture mechanism operable to retain a sheared portion of the stem, wherein said set of surgical instruments is used to implant the cranial clamp to reattach the cranial flap.