Method of using T-handle rulers in minimally invasive hip...

Details Method of using T-handle rulers in minimally invasive hip... Method of using T-handle rulers in minimally invasive hip...

2007-01-02

2007-01-02

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

10375430

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive hip replacement surgery using a T-handle ruler to make measurements inside the surgical site to assist in implanting a prosthetic femoral hip into the intramedullary canal of the natural femur. The ruler has an elongated central body and two measuring ends that are angled with respect to the central body.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5700268 (1997-12-01), Bertin
patent: 5788705 (1998-08-01), Huddleston et al.

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