Flexible medullary reamer

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1986-06-27

1988-06-21

Truluck, Dalton L.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 83, 128 92VD, A61F 504

Patent

active

047519223

ABSTRACT:
An improved flexible medullary reamer for shaping the medullary space of bones. The shaft is comprised of a single solid element. To permit the use of an elongated guide element, the shaft may be axially bored throughout its length. Attached to the shaft's opposite ends respectively, a cutting head and a means of connecting the shaft to a drive mechanism. To compliment the shaft, said cutting head and connecting means may be centrally bored.

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Zimmer Inc., "Updates Section B Trauma Systems", p. S27, 1983.
Synthes, "Instruments for Medullary Reaming", pp. 3-16, date 8/84.

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