Targeting apparatus for use in performing transfemoral osteotomy
AssigneeBenoist Girard SAS
InventorsNicolas Delogé, Jean-Pierre Brée, Arnaud Aux Epaules, Philippe Lavieille, Christophe Cueille
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Abstract
A targeting apparatus for use in performing transfemoral osteotomy surgery includes a support element provided with a drill guide. A device is provided for securing the support element to a prosthesis to be implanted, and to a resectioned femur. An adjusting device for adjusting the angular position of the drill guide in relation to the resectioned femur about a proximal-distal axis is also included.
Claims29
A targeting apparatus for use in performing transfemoral osteotomy surgery comprising a support element provided with a drill guide, means for securing the support element to the proximal end of a prosthesis to be implanted, and means to secure the support element to a resectioned femur, and means for adjusting the angular position of the drill guide in relation to the resectioned femur about a proximal-distal axis.
An instrument for locating screw or pin holes in an orthopedic device implanted in a long bone comprising:
- a generally L-shaped frame having a first arm coupled to the device and a second arm extending in a direction generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the long bone, said second arm including a drill guide;
- a bone clamp mounted on the second arm and movable with respect thereto at least in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the bone, said clamp having a bone gripping portion at least partially surrounding said long bone for selectively clamping said bone to said frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.