TARGETING DEVICE FOR USE WITH SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR FUSION, STABILIZATION, AND/OR FIXATION OF BONES
Various embodiments of a targeting device for use with systems, methods, and apparatuses for fusion, stabilization, and/or fixation of bones are disclosed. In one embodiment, a targeting device is provided, the targeting device comprising: a targeting arm including a targeting portion, a radial portion, and at least one aperture oriented in the targeting portion; a target lock; and a rotation arrestor including an arresting engagement portion, an elongated shaft, and a button operatively connected to the arresting engagement portion.
1 . A targeting device, comprising:
a targeting arm including a targeting portion, a radial portion, and at least one aperture oriented in the targeting portion;
a target lock; and
a rotation arrestor including an arresting engagement portion, an elongated shaft, and a button operatively connected to the arresting engagement portion.
2 . The targeting device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one aperture includes an aperture for targeting a transverse hole in an orthopedic implanted device.
3 . The targeting device of claim 1 , wherein the targeting arm further includes a hub including a central bore.
4 . The targeting device of claim 1 , wherein the radial portion includes a radial bore.
5 . The targeting device of claim 4 , wherein at least a portion of the elongated shaft is operatively connected to a biasing member that biases the rotation arrestor into the radial bore.
6 . The targeting device of claim 1 , wherein the target lock includes at least one indentation.
7 . The targeting device of claim 6 , wherein the at least one indentation is engaged by the arresting engagement portion and selectively rotationally restrains the target lock relative to the targeting arm.
8 . The targeting device of claim 1 , wherein the target lock includes at least two indentations oriented about 90 degrees relative to one another.
9 . The targeting device of claim 1 , wherein the targeting arm includes a hub having a central bore, and wherein the target lock is oriented within the central bore.
10 . The targeting device of claim 1 , wherein the radial portion includes a radial bore, and wherein the elongated shaft extends through the radial bore.
11 . The targeting device of claim 1 , wherein the targeting arm includes a hub having a central bore, and wherein the arresting engagement portion selectively extends into the central bore.
12 . A targeting device, comprising:
a targeting arm including a targeting portion, a radial portion, at least one aperture oriented in the targeting portion, and a hub including a central bore,
wherein the radial portion includes a radial bore;
a target lock oriented within the central bore; and
a rotation arrestor including an arresting engagement portion, an elongated shaft, and a button operatively connected to the arresting engagement portion,
wherein the elongated shaft extends through the radial bore.
13 . The targeting device of claim 12 , wherein the at least one aperture includes an aperture for targeting a transverse hole in an orthopedic implanted device.
14 . The targeting device of claim 12 , wherein at least a portion of the elongated shaft is operatively connected to a biasing member that biases the rotation arrestor into the radial bore.
15 . The targeting device of claim 12 , wherein the target lock includes at least one indentation.
16 . The targeting device of claim 15 , wherein the at least one indentation is engaged by the arresting engagement portion and selectively rotationally restrains the target lock relative to the targeting arm.
17 . The targeting device of claim 12 , wherein the target lock includes at least two indentations oriented about 90 degrees relative to one another.
18 . The targeting device of claim 12 , wherein the arresting engagement portion selectively extends into the central bore.
19 . A method for using a targeting device, comprising:
providing a targeting arm including at least one aperture for targeting at least one transverse hole in an orthopedic implanted device;
providing a target lock including at least one indentation;
providing a rotation arrestor including an arresting engagement portion and a button operatively connected to the arresting engagement portion;
aligning the targeting arm wherein the at least one aperture is aligned with a first transverse hole in the orthopedic implanted device;
extending a ream through the at least one aperture and reaming through a bone and the first transverse hole in the orthopedic implanted device;
removing the ream from the bone and the first transverse hole in the orthopedic implanted device;
depressing the button and disengaging the arresting engagement portion from the at least one indentation;
rotating the targeting arm relative to the target lock to a desired position;
releasing the button and engaging the arresting engagement portion with the at least one indentation;
aligning the targeting arm wherein the at least one aperture is aligned with a second transverse hole in the orthopedic implanted device; and
extending a ream through the at least one aperture and reaming through a bone and the second transverse hole in the orthopedic implanted device.
20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the target lock includes at least two indentations oriented about 90 degrees relative to one another.