Patent ID: 7344542
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A tibial alignment guide assembly for positioning a resection guide, the assembly comprising: a main shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, said main shaft being adapted for juxtaposition with a tibia to assist in the positioning of the resection guide; an anchor arm having an engaging end and a connection end, said connection end being attached to said proximal end of said main shaft, said engaging end having at least one anchor pin extending outwardly therefrom, said at least one anchor pin adapted to anchor the tibial alignment guide assembly to a tibia plateau in order that the resection guide may be correctly aligned to the tibia; and a lever including an actuation end and a handle, said lever being pivotally connected to said anchor arm, whereby movement of said lever while said actuation end bears against the tibial plateau surface causes at least the partial extraction of said at least one anchor pin from the tibial plateau.