Combination targeting guide and driver instrument for use in orthopaedic surgical procedures
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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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Abstract
The present invention provides combination targeting guide and driver instrument for use in orthopaedic surgical procedures.
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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