Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and system for securing an intramedullary nail
- Patent Title (中): 用于固定髓内钉的方法和系统
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Application No.: US11355030Application Date: 2006-02-15
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Publication No.: US07727240B1Publication Date: 2010-06-01
- Inventor: Blake Benton
- Applicant: Blake Benton
- Agency: Hoffmann & Baron, LLP
- Main IPC: A61B17/58
- IPC: A61B17/58 ; A61B17/60 ; A61F2/00

Abstract:
A device, method and system adapted to determine a targeting position on a surgically implantable nail adapted to be used in internal fixation of a bone, the nail comprising a distal end and a proximal end, the device including an extension rod comprising a longitudinal axis and adapted to be detachably coupled to the proximal end of the nail, a bridge member adjustably secured to the extension rod and extending radially from the longitudinal axis of the extension rod, a position of the bridge member on the extension rod being rotationally and longitudinally adjustable with respect to the longitudinal axis of the extension rod, and a targeting arm adjustably coupled to the bridge member and extending from the bridge member toward the distal end of the locking nail, the targeting arm comprising a drill guide.
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