Prosthesis press and method of using the same

Details Prosthesis press and method of using the same Prosthesis press and method of using the same

1991-04-22

1993-01-05

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 99, 606105, 128677, A61F 246

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active

051766833

ABSTRACT:
A prosthesis press is provided which broadly includes an expandable force imparting member and an actuating member for expanding the force imparting member between a joint and against at least one prosthetic member. The prosthesis press serves to hold the prosthetic member in place during curing of cement placed between the prosthetic member and the patient's bone, thereby freeing the surgeon to perform other tasks. The force imparting member preferably includes a bellows of resilient plastic material which is expandable upon receipt of fluid pressure therewithin and can at least partially conform to the exposed surfaces of various prosthetic members. The actuating member preferably includes a hand-operated air pump which is connected to the bellows by a conduit, and includes a relief valve for deflating and thus compressing the bellows to enable removal of the same.

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