Patent ID: 7731721
Filing Date: 2010-06-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical drill guide assembly comprising: an outer stem having a bore and a longitudinal axis; at least one drill guiding barrel having a passageway, the passageway having a predetermined trajectory, the predetermined trajectory being at a substantially fixed angle with respect to the outer stem, the at least one drill guiding barrel being attached to the outer stem and configured to receive and guide a surgical drill bit, wherein the at least one drill guiding barrel is movably attached to the outer stem such that the fixed angle of the drill guiding barrel remains constant throughout movement of the drill guiding barrel about the outer stem; a rod at least partially disposed in the bore and releasably attached to both the outer stem and a bone plate; and a release mechanism for securing the outer stem to the rod, wherein the drill guide barrel pivots about a hinge on the stem.