Modular tapered reamer for bone preparation and associated method
US8790346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/164
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A kit (400) for use in performing joint arthroplasty is provided. The kit (400) includes a trial (12) and a reamer (2). The reamer (2) is for preparing a cavity (4) in the intramedullary canal (8) of a long bone (8) with the use of a driver (10) and to assist in performing a trial reduction. The reamer (2) includes a first portion (14) for placement at least partially in the cavity (4) of the long bone (8) and a second portion (16) operably connected to the first portion (14). The reamer (2) is removably connected to the driver (10) to rotate the reamer (2). The trial (12) is removably attachable to the reamer (2).
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