SURGICAL GUIDE

摘要

A surgical guide and computer aided surgery method of use thereof are described. The guide is mounted on a body part to guide a device along a guide axis. The body has a channel in it which defines the guide axis and which receives the device in use. A base engages the surface of the body part when mounted on it in use, and supports the body over an entry point for the body part with the guide axis passing through the entry point. A pivot mechanism attaches the body to the base. The body can move relative to the base by pivoting only. The guide is configured such that the entry point is a centre of motion about which the body pivots.