Method and instruments for ACL reconstruction

Details Method and instruments for ACL reconstruction Method and instruments for ACL reconstruction

1993-02-23

1994-04-05

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 79, 606 98, A61B 1700

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active

053000773

ABSTRACT:
A drilling system for ACL reconstruction including: a first drill guide having an aimer member with a notched top surface for mating with the roof of the intercondylar notch; a positioning member having a removable drill guide sleeve; and a second drill guide including a second aimer member with a curved tip and a top notch. The positioning member can be placed on both drill guides for properly positioning the drill guide sleeve for the drilling of both the tibia and the femur.

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