Clamp assembly for use with orthopaedic retractor frame assembly

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1998-11-25

2000-01-25

Smith, Jeffrey A.

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

600227, A61B 1700

Patent

active

060173068

ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to an orthopaedic retractor frame assembly (10) for use during orthopaedic surgery at an incision site associated with a limb of a patient. The retractor frame assembly (10) includes a retractor frame (16) for placement adjacent the incision site. A limb attachment device (22) is connected to the retractor frame (16) and is configured for connection with a limb of the patient, whereby the retractor frame (16) is held at a desired orientation relative to the incision site. In addition, the retractor frame assembly (10) provides for retractor instruments (18) to be adjustably positioned relative to the retractor frame (16).

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Instruments designed by Orthopedic Surgeons--Innnomed, Inc.--JBJD, Jun. 1995.
Instruments designed by Orthopedic Surgeons since 1987--Innomed, Inc.--c1996.

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