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Combination targeting guide and driver instrument for use in orthopaedic surgical procedures

  • US 7,488,326 B2
  • Filed: 01/02/2004
  • Issued: 02/10/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/02/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for guiding at least one elongated member and for imparting torque to a fastener during an orthopaedic procedure, the method comprising:

  • providing a combination instrument comprising;

    a handle having first and second ends;

    a driver attached to the first end of the handle for engaging and for imparting torque to the fastener; and

    a targeting guide attached to the second end of the handle, the targeting guide having at least one guide hole for guiding at least one elongated member to a desired location on a bone;

    gripping the instrument with the targeting guide facing forward for use;

    positioning the targeting guide adjacent a bone;

    guiding the at least one elongated member to a desired location on the bone with the targeting guide;

    reversing the instrument so that the driver faces forward for use;

    engaging the fastener with the driver; and

    imparting torque to the fastener.

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