An instrumentation guide for orthopedic surgery having guide body includes
at least one alignment guide. An attachment member is securable to the
guide body and provides for the attachment of an orthopedic device such
as an intramedullary nail. A transfer member which can be both engaged
and disengaged with the instrumentation guide while a nail is secured to
the attachment member is used to transmit insertion and removal forces to
the nail through the attachment member. The transfer member may be formed
out of a metal material and be removed from the guide body, which may be
substantially radio transparent, while the nail is still attached to the
guide body to facilitate the acquisition of radiographic images. The
transfer member include an inner shaft and an outer sleeve which are
relatively rotatable. The transfer member may also include a quick
connect mechanism.