Instruments for forming bony cavity for implantable femoral, hip prosthesis
US6117138A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0033
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A variety of surgical instruments facilitate implantation of a femoral stem component of an implantable prosthesis. A skeletal member is prepared by securing a reamer in the member. A broach is mounted on the reamer for broaching the member. A variety of adapters are selectively used with a head trial to check for location of the head trial. After trial placement is satisfactory, the instruments are removed so that the prosthesis can be implanted.
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