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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2009
Stephen S. Burkhart, San Antonio, TX (US);
Sven Lichtenberg, Heidelberg, DE;
John A. Sodeika, Naples, FL (US);
Donald K. Shuler, Naples, FL (US);
Ian K. Lo, Calgary, CA;
Stephen S. Burkhart, San Antonio, TX (US);
Sven Lichtenberg, Heidelberg, DE;
John A. Sodeika, Naples, FL (US);
Donald K. Shuler, Naples, FL (US);
Ian K. Lo, Calgary, CA;
Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL (US);
Abstract
Instrumentation for an open or arthroscopic Latarjet procedure that allows more control graft handling during the formation of the hole and proper positioning parallel to the articulating bone surface. The surgical instrumentation of the present invention includes an osteotome with a plurality of markings and a depth stop, a drill guide with jaws configured to securely engage an outer surface of the graft, and an offset guide to position the graft to the bone.