INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL FIXATION GUIDES, DEVICES, AND METHODS OF USE

Abstract: fixation guide devices and methods for positioning and inserting an intramedullary nail are disclosed. the fixation guide devices include a frame with a first end and a second end, a compression device removably coupled to the first end of the frame, and the intramedullary nail secured to a nail attachment apparatus of the frame. an intramedullary nail including a body with a fastening end, a closed end, and at least two openings is also disclosed. a compression device includes a compression member, a knob, and a bolt secured in the knob and rotatably engaging the compression member is also disclosed. an alignment guide is disclosed and includes a base member, an alignment member, and a fixation guide. a method of inserting an intramedullary nail into two bones for fixation of the two bones is also disclosed.

Inventor(s): Albert DACOSTA, Frank BONO, Michael HOUGHTON, Thomas SANGIOVANNI, James T. CLANCY, Thomas CHANG

CPC Classification: A61B17/1717 (Guides {or aligning means} for drills {, mills, pins or wires})

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