Jig assembly for implantation of a fracture fixation device

Details Jig assembly for implantation of a fracture fixation device Jig assembly for implantation of a fracture fixation device

2005-08-09

2005-08-09

Nguyen, Anhtuan T. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S062000, C606S096000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06926720

ABSTRACT:
A jig assembly includes a jig having an elevated first portion having holes or slots to align a drill with screw holes in an intramedullary portion of a fixation device, and a lower second portion having openings in axial alignment with holes on a plate portion of the fixation device. The jig may be locked relative to the fixation device. The jig assembly further includes one or more of sleeves, drill guides and gauges for facilitating the drilling of appropriate holes into bone both beneath and above the fixation device.

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