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| Application | Cross-fixation guide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter Number | IPP-0050-US35 nextremity | Reference Case 1 | IPP-0050-US35 nextremity |
| Created | 12/2/21, 12:00 AM | Modified | 12/2/21, 12:00 AM |
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The method also includes coupling a guide to the bone fastener, the guide having: a body having a proximal end and a distal end; a guide member coupled to the body near the proximal end, the guide member configured to guide placement of a fixation member to secure the bone fastener; and an engagement member coupled to the body near the distal end, the engagement member engageable with the bone fastener about an engagement axis at a plurality of relative orientations, the engagement member configured to secure the guide member at one of the plurality of relative orientations about the engagement axis. The method also includes rotating the guide about the engagement axis to a desired orientation; securing guide member at the desired orientation and deploying the fixation member to stabilize the bone fastener.
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Added by DJM 12 2021