SURGICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS INCLUDING ALIGNING GUIDES FOR PERFORMING A PERCUTANEOUS BUNION CORRECTION

Abstract

Surgical systems and methods for correcting a bunion percutaneously including aligning guides are provided herein. At least one embodiment includes a handle including a rod with a first end including a first longitudinal axis and a second end including a second longitudinal axis offset from the first longitudinal axis. The handle can couple to a gadget including a leg that couples to the handle, and a translator that extends and retracts the leg. The gadget can also a slide with a guide body to guide a guide wire for accurate placement of a screw. The surgical system can also include a periscope to assist in pre-visualization of the screw placement.

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