Orthopedic cutting guide and bushing

Details Orthopedic cutting guide and bushing Orthopedic cutting guide and bushing

1997-01-31

1998-04-07

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 88, 606 96, A61F 500

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057358567

ABSTRACT:
An instrument for orthopedic surgery comprising a block or cutting guide having a recess, and at least one locking device located on the cutting guide. The locking device is selectively movable between a first position in which a portion of the locking device covers a portion of the recess and a second position in which the recess is unobstructed. A bushing having a portion adapted to removably and replaceably mate with the recess on the cutting guide is also disclosed. The instrument is particularly useful for distal femoral augmentation in knee revision surgery.

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