Ultrasound guided surgical instrument guide and method

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1985-03-11

1987-07-21

Cline, William R.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128660, 128754, A61B 812

Patent

active

046811036

ABSTRACT:
A surgical instrument guide for use in conjunction with an ultrasound probe and the method of use is described. The guide comprises an ultrasound probe socket disposed in a housing so that it can pivot or be locked in place with respect to the housing. An instrument holder adapted to fit in the probe socket and hold a surgical instrument along its longitudinal axis is also provided. The housing has external threads on the bottom thereof to enable the device to be screwed into the skull.

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