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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2001
Nicolas Delogé, Douvres, FR;
Jean-Pierre Brée, Fontaine Etoupefour, FR;
Arnaud Aux Epaules, Saint-aubin-sur-mer, FR;
Philippe Lavieille, Caen, FR;
Christophe Cueille, Missy, FR;
Benoist Girard SAS, , FR;
Abstract
A targeting apparatus for use in performing endofemoral osteotomy surgery has a support element provided with a drill guide. The apparatus has a connector for securing a support element to the proximal end of a prosthesis to be implanted. The apparatus includes a proximal location element which is shaped to extend around the great trochanter and muscle of the femur in which the implant is to be located. An adjustor is provided for adjusting the angular position of the drill guide in relation to the femur about a proximal-distal axis.