Screw targeting guide system and method

Abstract

A targeting guide includes a body defining a first guide hole sized and configured to receive a guide sleeve therethrough. The first guide hole extends through the body on a first axis. An alignment arm extends between a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the body. A tip extends from the second end of the alignment arm. A free end of the tip is aligned with the first axis of the first guide hole.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 62 / 541,410, filed August 4, 2017, entitled "SCREW TARGETING GUIDE SYSTEM ANDMETHOD," which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Background technique [0003] During surgery, such as foot surgery, it may be desirable to fix the position of the first and second bone segments. For example, in some cases, an osteotomy is made in the bone to correct one or more defects. After the osteotomy is formed, the first segment of bone and the second segment of bone are positioned to correct the defect and secured in place with one or more fixation elements. In other embodiments, one or more bone fragments are formed as a result of an injury and / or a medical procedure. [0004] Current systems rely on the placement of a guide element prior to insertion of the fixation element. Placement of the guide element is performed by the surgeon and ...

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Problems solved by technology

Repeated insertion and removal of introducer elements results in additional wounds for the patient and increases pain, recovery time, and surgical complexity (including difficulty, increased operative time, etc.)

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