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Adjustable Jig And Method For Targeting Interlocking Holes Of An Intramedullary Nail, Patrick Atkinson, Adam Nicholas Garlock
Adjustable Jig And Method For Targeting Interlocking Holes Of An Intramedullary Nail, Patrick Atkinson, Adam Nicholas Garlock
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A targeting jig apparatus for targeting interlocking holes of an intramedullary nail. The targeting jig includes a support-arm extending substantially parallel to the intramedullary nail. A targeting mechanism including a pair of targeting mechanism drill-guide orifices is adjustably disposed on the support arm for aligning the targeting mechanism drill-guide orifice with the interlocking holes of the intramedullary nail. The targeting mechanism includes a saddle having a U-shape including a base and parallel legs that are slidable along the support-arm. A connection mechanism includes a horizontal slot on the support-arm aligned with a vertical slot on the targeting mechanism and a …