Targeting device for use with systems, methods, and apparatuses for fusion, stabilization, and/or fixation of bones

Abstract

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.