Apparatus for forming a centered bore for the femoral stem of a

Details Apparatus for forming a centered bore for the femoral stem of a Apparatus for forming a centered bore for the femoral stem of a

1998-07-20

1999-07-27

Tucker, Guy V.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 86, 606102, A61B 1756

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059282401

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for forming a centered bore within an intramedullary canal of a femur in preparation for the implantation of a prosthetic device is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an elongated rigid rod having a handle adjacent its proximal end. The rod includes outwardly projecting fins at its distal end adapted to engage the interior wall of the cortex of the femur, thus centering the bore. Additionally, the rod has a hollow interior which permit suction to be applied to rod's proximal end.

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