Patent ID: 7686808
Filing Date: 2010-03-30
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An implantation jig for use with a fracture fixation device having a metaphyseal plate portion provided with first screw holes for receiving bone fasteners and an intramedullary nail portion having a portion with second screw holes, comprising: a) a first portion having front and rear portions, and a lower surface for placement on the plate portion of the fixation device over the first screw holes, said lower surface including structure for referencing the jig relative to the fracture fixation device, and provided with a plurality of access openings through which holes may be drilled, the rear portion extending upward relative to the lower surface and the front portion including a first K-wire guide hole having an upper opening, a lower opening, and a first axis extending centrally through said upper and lower openings of said first K-wire guide hole, said first K-wire guide hole adapted to guide a K-wire at a first fixed angle along said first axis and a second K-wire guide hole having an upper opening, a lower opening, and a second axis extending centrally through said upper and lower openings of said second K-wire guide hole, said second K-wire guide hole adapted to guide a K-wire at a second fixed angle along said second axis, said first and second axes being oriented at opposite angles relative to each other such that said first and second axes extend at an oblique angle relative to each other below said lower surface of said first portion; and b) a second portion for extension over at least the portion of the nail portion including the second screw holes, said second portion provided with a plurality of parallel longitudinally displaced openings to receive a drill guide, and a third K-wire guide hole having a third axis oriented parallel to the displaced openings, said second portion being vertically displaced relative to said first portion,