LOCKING DEVICE FOR INTRAMEDULLARY PIN FIXATION

摘要

A locking device (10) includes a locking sleeve (12) and a handle (14). The locking sleeve (12) defines a pin channel (16) and a plurality of resilient locking catches (20). The distal end (28) of the sleeve (12) includes a tip having a cutting edge (30) and a pin guide (32) adapted to be located about a portion of the diameter of a fixation pin. The locking sleeve (12) is used to stabilize the location and orientation of a fixation pin (56) implanted in a bone.