Orthopaedic positioning instrument

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1993-07-20

1995-12-19

Brown, Michael A.

Textiles: fluid treating apparatus

606 99, A61F 500

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054764661

ABSTRACT:
An orthopaedic positioner instrument 1 for positioning an implant 10 or other surgical device which includes a proximal portion with a transverse hole 17 therein. The instrument includes a locator post 53 or 353 adapted to be received in the transverse hole 17 and a first adjustable pressure applying means adapted to selectively apply pressure against a first outer surface, such as a shoulder 13, of an implant 10 to firmly hold the implant or other device 10 onto instrument 1. The instrument 1 may further include a second adjustable pressure applying means adapted to selectively apply pressure against a second surface of the device, such as the medial side 16 of implant 10.

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