Method and apparatus for performing multidirectional tibial tubercle transfers
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Sep 9, 2014
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Jul 19, 2012
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Jan 10, 2012
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Jan 11, 2011
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Apparatus for performing a multidirectional tibial tubercle transfer, comprising a jig for positioning against the anterior portion of the tibia, the jig comprising first and second guide surfaces which simultaneously converge towards one another as they extend distally down, and posteriorly towards, the tibia; a medial extender for attaching to the jig, wherein the medial extender comprises a third guide surface which is directed towards a point distal to the point of convergence of the first and second guide surfaces as the third guide surface extends distally down, and posteriorly towards, the tibia; and a lateral extender for attaching to the jig, wherein the lateral extender comprises a fourth guide surface which is directed towards a point distal to the point of convergence of the first and second guide surfaces as the fourth guide surface extends distally down, and posteriorly towards, the tibia.
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