Orthopedic pin placement guide
First Claim
1. Guide device for the placement of a pin in the orthopedic treatment of bone fractures, said device comprising a body having a first opening for guiding therethrough a pin for placement in the orthopedic treatment of a bone fracture, said body having a frangible portion for separating said body from about said pin, whereby said body is removable while said pin remains in place within said bone.
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Abstract
A guide device for the placement of a bone screws or pin in the orthopedic treatment of bone fractures is disclosed. The guide device is constructed of a body having one or more tunnels for guiding therethrough an orthopedic pin for placement in the orthopedic treatment of a bone fracture. The body includes at least one frangible portion for separating the body from about the pin such that the body is removable while the pin remains in secured place within the bone.
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- 1. Guide device for the placement of a pin in the orthopedic treatment of bone fractures, said device comprising a body having a first opening for guiding therethrough a pin for placement in the orthopedic treatment of a bone fracture, said body having a frangible portion for separating said body from about said pin, whereby said body is removable while said pin remains in place within said bone.
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20. Guide device for the placement of a pin in the orthopedic treatment of bone fractures said device comprising:
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a body having a plurality of openings for guiding therethrough pins for placement in the orthopedic treatment of a bone fracture; at least one frangible portion within said body for separating said body from about said pin, said frangible portion intersecting said plurality of openings; and a trough-like depression within said body, said frangible portion and said plurality of openings located at least partially within said trough-like depression.
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