INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL HOLDING DEVICE

A targeting instrument system is provided and methods for positioning an internal fixation prosthesis, such as an intramedullary rod or nail, including a targeting guide device, an internal fixation prosthesis, and a detachable holding device. The holding device may include an exterior grip portion...

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Main Authors METZINGER ANTHONY J, SLAGLE PAUL
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 18.09.2014
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT
HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MANICURING OR OTHER COSMETIC TREATMENT
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:A targeting instrument system is provided and methods for positioning an internal fixation prosthesis, such as an intramedullary rod or nail, including a targeting guide device, an internal fixation prosthesis, and a detachable holding device. The holding device may include an exterior grip portion and a clamp portion defining an interior engaging surface for maintaining a locking alignment between the prosthesis and the targeting guide device during the placement of the internal fixation prosthesis into a subject. The holding device may be formed as a monolithic component including at least two flexible, spaced apart arms defining an elongated receiving channel extending from a proximal end configured to releasably engage the prosthesis and a distal end configured to releasably engage the targeting guide device. Alternatively, the holding device may include two pivotally coupled clamp bodies joined by a shaft rod.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201313796138