Drill guide and template for prosthetic devices

Details Drill guide and template for prosthetic devices Drill guide and template for prosthetic devices

1991-05-14

1992-05-12

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 87, A61F 504

Patent

active

051123363

ABSTRACT:
A drill guide and template for use in orthopedic surgery comprising a template and handle connected by a lockable universal joint. The handle further comprises a bent shaft. A template is provided with pins so that the template can be set into bone when accurately placed against a resected bony surface. The universal joint comprises a ball and socket joint with slots for increased adaptability. A threaded nut grips the ball against a distal end of the bent shaft. Tightening the nut onto shaft locks the ball in a selected position.

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Bigliani, et al., "Prosthetic Replacement of Acute Fractures of the Proximal Humerus", Seminars in Arthroplasty, vol. 1, No. 2, Oct. 1990, pp. 129-137.

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