Apparatus for Guiding Fixation of Distal Tibiofibular Joint

Abstract: an apparatus includes a base and a first arm extending from the base. the first arm includes a first clamping end configured to conform to a fibula. the apparatus also includes a second arm extending from the base opposite the first arm, the second arm including a second clamping end configured to conform to the fibula. the apparatus also includes a compression mechanism configured to press the first clamping end toward the second clamping end to grasp the fibula between the first clamping end and the second clamping end. the apparatus also includes a guide tube between the first arm and the second arm. the guide tube is formed of a radiodense material and is configured to receive and direct a guide pin for insertion through the fibula and into a tibia.

Inventor(s): Tim Uglem

CPC Classification: A61B17/1775 (Guides {or aligning means} for drills {, mills, pins or wires})

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