Targeting device

摘要

A targeting device used in the insertion of an intramedullary nail into a bone. The targeting device includes a guide barrel having a frame portion formed of a non-radiolucent material. The guide barrel also includes a radiolucent material molded over the frame. In addition, the frame includes openings configured to allow a surgeon to view a relatively greater area around the guide barrel in an image of the assembly during surgery.

主权项

1. A targeting device configured for connection to a proximal end of an intramedullary nail, said targeting device comprising:
a handle member, said handle member having a nail engaging end including a throughbore; and a guide barrel connected to said handle member, said guide barrel including:
a frame having a side wall with an inner surface and an outer surface, said inner surface of said side wall defining a longitudinal bore in said frame, the longitudinal bore configured to be aligned with the throughbore of the handle member when the guide barrel is attached to the handle member, said frame having at least one opening in said side wall that extends from said outer surface to said inner surface of said side wall, wherein said frame includes a distal end including at least one prong configured to be at least partially received in a corresponding notch in the proximal end of the intramedullary nail, and at least one impact surface configured to impact a portion of the proximal end of the intramedullary nail, anda sleeve at least partially encompassing said side wall of said frame, wherein at least a portion of said sleeve encompassing said side wall of said frame is located within said throughbore of said nail engaging end of said handle member.