Targeting apparatus for use in performing endofemoral osteotomy surgery
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Aug 31, 2004
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Jan 23, 2003
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Nov 8, 2001
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Nov 13, 2000
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A targeting apparatus for use in performing endofemoral osteotomy surgery has a support element provided with a drill guide. The apparatus has a connector for securing a support element to the proximal end of a prosthesis to be implanted. The apparatus includes a proximal location element which is shaped to extend around the great trochanter and muscle of the femur in which the implant is to be located. An adjustor is provided for adjusting the angular position of the drill guide in relation to the femur about a proximal-distal axis.
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