Targeting apparatus for use in performing endofemoral osteotomy surgery
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 endofemoral osteotomy surgery has a support element provided with a drill guide. The apparatus has a connector for securing a support element to the proximal end of a prosthesis to be implanted. The apparatus includes a proximal location element which is shaped to extend around the great trochanter and muscle of the femur in which the implant is to be located. An adjustor is provided for adjusting the angular position of the drill guide in relation to the femur about a proximal-distal axis.
Claims23
A targeting apparatus for use in implanting a prosthetic femoral component having through holes for receiving screws extending transverse to a longitudinal axis of the femur, comprising:
- a first arm extendable generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the femur, said first arm having at least one drill guide thereon;
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- a second arm supported by said first arm, said second arm coupled to a proximal portion of said femoral component and shaped to extend around the greater trochanter and muscles of the hip joint.
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