Claims
- 1. Apparatus for achieving a desired orientation of an acetabular implant, comprising:
- an acetabular implant;
- an anchoring mechanism for rigidly attaching the implant to a point of bone surrounding a region associated with receiving the implant, the anchoring mechanism including one or more fasteners which may be loosened to temporarily remove the implant once a desired orientation is achieved; and
- physical tracking means facilitating re-installation of the implant in accordance with the desired orientation following the temporary removal.
- 2. The apparatus of claim 1, further including one or more adjustment devices enabling the anchoring mechanism to be movably positioned prior to its rigid attachment to the surrounding bone with the implant positioned at the desired orientation.
- 3. The apparatus of claim 2, including a plurality of adjustment devices facilitating a multidimensional desired orientation of the implant.
- 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the anchoring mechanism includes a sleeve which may be used for the delivery of a rod having a threaded portion adapted for removable insertion into the surrounding bone.
- 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the implant is a final.
- 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the implant is a trial.
REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims priority of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/037,669, filed Feb. 11, 1997, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
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