Apparatus for aligning an instrument during a surgical...

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2007-12-18

2007-12-18

Stewart, Alvin J. (Department: 3738)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

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ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for aligning a cutting instrument during a surgical procedure includes a guide having an elongated slot adapted to receive a cutting instrument for resecting a patient's bone during the surgical procedure. The apparatus includes a translational assembly and first and second rotational assemblies. The translational assembly is coupled to a housing adapted for effecting distal-proximal adjustment of the guide. The first rotational assembly is also coupled to the housing adapted for effecting varus-valgus adjustment of the guide. The first rotational assembly is releasably coupled to the guide. The second rotational assembly is also coupled to the guide and adapted for effecting flexon-extension adjustment of the guide.

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