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Osteotomy apparatus and method

  • US 4,757,810 A
  • Filed: 07/23/1986
  • Issued: 07/19/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/23/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Osteotomy apparatus for guiding precisely spaced parallel bone cuts comprising:

  • carriage means for mounting apparatus components thereupon;

    locator component means adapted for insertion into a first cut partially through a bone, said locator means mounted on and extending from said carriage means;

    saw guide component means positioned parallel to said locator means and mounted on and extending from said carriage means;

    handle means for positioning and holding said apparatus in place without forming holes in said bone, said handle means attached to said saw guide component means;

    and means for adjusting spacing between said locator component means and said saw guide component means;

    said means for adjusting further comprising a screw drive mechanism component connected in close proximity to and between end pieces of said carriage means and operably associated with said saw guide component to drive said saw guide component along a substantial lengthwise portion of said carriage means.

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