Method and apparatus for providing a relative location indication during a surgical procedure

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9788880
APP PUB NO 20150045796A1
SERIAL NO

14511954

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An orthopedic guidewire includes an elongate guidewire body having longitudinally spaced proximal and distal guidewire ends. An engaging feature is located at the distal guidewire end and is configured to selectively engage a bone surface. At least one of a variable diameter and a variable stiffness are along a portion of the guidewire body spaced apart from the engaging feature. A method of providing a relative location indication during a surgical procedure utilizing the orthopedic guidewire is also included.

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  • THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION

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Barsoum, Wael K Bay Village, US 55 2243

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