Patent ID: 6916325
Filing Date: 2005-07-12
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A sizing guide for assisting in sizing a femoral prosthetic device during an orthopedic procedure, comprising: a sizing block mountable proximate a distal end of a femur at a fixed position relative to the centerline of the femoral canal, the sizing block having an opening to receive a rod extending from the femoral canal, the opening passing through the sizing block at an angle the orientation of which is adjustably selected to generally match the angle of the femoral canal relative to the distal end of the femur; and a stylus member movably mounted to the sizing block, the stylus member being adjustable relative to the anterior cortex of the femur to provide a size indication for the femorul prosthetic device, wherein the stylus member includes at least one arm with a pin thereon, the pin being capable of extending towards an anterior femur, and further wherein the pin is positioned at a fixed distance from a point of attachment between the stylus member and the sizing block.