Patent ID: 6120509
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An intramedullary reference instrument for aligning a cutting instrument in connection with surgical implantation of an orthopedic prosthesis having a stem component, comprising:a stem trial having a length and diameter corresponding to that of the stem component of said prosthesis, said stem trial including a first connector;a shaft adapter having a first end portion including a second connector, and a second end having a third connector, said second connector configured for mating with said first connector of said stem trial to removably connect said shaft adapter to said stem trial, said shaft adapter further includes an elongate shaft adjacent said first end portion, said elongate shaft being engageable with said cutting instrument to property align said cutting instrument; anda handle having a fourth connector for releasably engaging said third connector of said shaft adapter to removably attach said handle to said shaft adapter.