Drill guide device for the arthroscopic anatomic placement of a

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1993-12-20

1996-05-07

Graysay, Tamara L.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

A61B 1756

Patent

active

055141447

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a drill guide device to accurately place a straight bone tunnel through the tibia and into the femur, the axis of which passes through the anatomic points of origin and insertion of the anterior cruciate ligament. A unique feature of the invention is that by virtue of the linkage mechanism for variable length adjustment, it can simultaneously select on two reference points within a joint thereby allowing for the sequential drilling of the bone tunnels in a straight line incorporating both of the reference points. The method of use for this drill guide device is intended to be positioned through an arthroscopic portal and does not require a femoral incision.

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Richard Wolf Medical-Hendler Uni-tunnel Drill Guide System.

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