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US5658293A
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Guide platform associated with intramedullary rod
Assignee: Zimmer Technology Inc
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Filing: 1995-10-10
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Granted: 1997-08-19
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Expires: 2015-10-10
Abstract
Abstract The invention is directed to an intramedullary rod guide assembly for use in orthopaedic surgery for aligning a cutting or milling guide platform. A guide platform is pivotally connected to an intramedullary rod intermediate the proximal and distal ends thereof. A threaded alignment mechanism aligns the guide platform relative to the intramedullary rod.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard D. Vanlaningham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/16; A61B17/17; A61B17/1739; A61B17/1764; A61B17/14; A61B17/15; A61B17/154; A61B17/155; A61B17/1662; A61B17/1675; A61B2017/1602
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
An intramedullary rod assembly, comprising: an intramedullary rod having a distal end and proximal end; a platform member pivotally attached to said intramedullary rod between said distal end and said proximal end; and threaded means, connected to at least one of said intramedullary rod and said platform member, and being rotatable relative to said platform member, for forcing said platform member to pivot relative to said intramedullary rod, whereby the relative angle between said platform member and said intramedullary rod may be adjusted, wherein said intramedullary rod includes a cam that abuts said threaded means, and wherein said threaded means comprises a shaft having two spaced apart shoulders, said cam disposed between said shoulders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
An intramedullary rod assembly, comprising: an intramedullary rod having a distal end and proximal end; a platform member pivotally attached to said intramedullary rod between said distal end and said proximal end; and threaded means, connected to at least one of said intramedullary rod and said platform member, and being rotatable relative to said platform member, for forcing said platform member to pivot relative to said intramedullary rod, whereby the relative angle between said platform member and said intramedullary rod may be adjusted, wherein said intramedullary rod includes a cam that abuts said threaded means, and wherein said threaded means comprises a shaft having two spaced apart shoulders, said cam disposed between said shoulders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The intramedullary rod assembly of claim 1, wherein said shaft moves along its longitudinal axis when rotated, whereby at least one of said shoulders forces said platform member to pivot relative to said intramedullary rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The intramedullary assembly of claim 1, wherein said threaded means includes indicia for measuring the rotational position of said threaded means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The intramedullary rod assembly of claim 1, wherein rotation of said threaded means forces said platform member to pivot as a result of positive engagement between said platform member and said intramedullary rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
108 words
An intramedullary rod assembly, comprising an intramedullary rod having a distal end and proximal end; a platform member pivotally attached to said intramedullary rod; and a threaded shaft, connected to at least one of said intramedullary rod and said platform member, and being rotatable relative to said platform, said shaft having a shoulder that engages said intramedullary rod, whereby upon rotation of said shaft, said shoulder forces said platform member to pivot relative to said intramedullary rod, such that the relative angle between said platform member and said intramedullary rod is adjusted, wherein said shaft includes two spaced apart shoulders, said intramedullary rod being disposed between said shoulders.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
108 words
An intramedullary rod assembly, comprising an intramedullary rod having a distal end and proximal end; a platform member pivotally attached to said intramedullary rod; and a threaded shaft, connected to at least one of said intramedullary rod and said platform member, and being rotatable relative to said platform, said shaft having a shoulder that engages said intramedullary rod, whereby upon rotation of said shaft, said shoulder forces said platform member to pivot relative to said intramedullary rod, such that the relative angle between said platform member and said intramedullary rod is adjusted, wherein said shaft includes two spaced apart shoulders, said intramedullary rod being disposed between said shoulders.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The intramedullary rod assembly of claim 5, wherein said intramedullary rod includes a cam that engages said shoulder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The intramedullary rod assembly of claim 5, wherein said shaft moves along its longitudinal axis when rotated, whereby at least one of said shoulders force said platform member to pivot relative to said intramedullary rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The intramedullary assembly of claim 1, wherein said threaded means includes indicia for measuring the rotational position of said threaded means.
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