Patent ID: 7879045
Filing Date: 2011-02-01
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A system for guiding an instrument during a surgical procedure relative to an anatomy, comprising: a guide section defining a first guide passage extending along a first axis through the guide section and a plurality of independently adjustable movement members each extending radially outward through an outer peripheral wall of the guide section; a plurality of guide members each including a first member defining only a portion of a second guide passage extending along a second axis, and a second member extending substantially perpendicular to the first member and beyond the outer peripheral wall of the guide section, the second member including a movement bore extending therethrough and configured to receive a corresponding movement member therein; a plurality of slide members extending radially outward from the outer peripheral wall of the guide section, the second member of each guide member including a slide bore configured to receive one of the plurality of slide members; wherein the first guide axis and the second guide axis are substantially parallel; wherein each guide member is operable to translate relative to the guide section about a corresponding movement member and a corresponding slide member along a radial axis.