摘要 |
A method, and apparatus for installing a number of distal screws into an intramedullary nail implanted in a patient. The apparatus (1) includes a foundation (10) which is fixedly coupled to the patient, a targeting insert (24) having a targeting spike (38), a guiding insert (34) for guiding an installation tool used in installing a distal screw, a targeting/guiding device (12) coupled to the foundation (10), adaptable for having the targeting insert (24), the guiding insert (34) coupled thereto, and a handle (14) removably coupled to the targeting/guiding device (12).
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