US Patent 11389223 Guide device and medical procedure using the guide device

A guide device for aiding an operator during a medical procedure (e.g., bunionectomy) includes a first frame portion, a second frame portion, and projections at end portions of the first and second frame portions. The projections are configured to receive various elongated accessories, such as a guide wire. One of the end portions includes a swivel portion that is pivotable. The guide device includes holes on at least one of the frame portions to secure the guide device to a patient and/or to attach supplemental accessories thereto.