Patent ID: 8968324
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A targeting jig apparatus for targeting interlocking holes of an intramedullary nail comprising; a support-arm extending along a support-arm axis from a support-arm proximal end to a support-arm distal end for being spaced from and substantially parallel to the intramedullary nail, said support-arm defining a first adjustment slot, at least one targeting mechanism disposed on said support-arm and defining at least one targeting mechanism drill-guide orifice for being aligned with one of the interlocking holes of the intramedullary nail, said at least one targeting mechanism including a saddle having a U-shape including a base and parallel legs slidable along said support-arm, each of said legs of said saddle defining a second adjustment slot for alignment with said first adjustment slot of said support arm along an adjustment axis, and a connection mechanism interconnecting said legs of said saddle and said support-arm for said adjustment of said targeting mechanism relative to said support-arm and for aligning of said at least one targeting mechanism drill-guide orifice with one of the interlocking holes of the intramedullary nail.