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Method and apparatus for preparing a femur to receive a modular prosthetic femoral component

  • US 6,517,581 B2
  • Filed: 01/25/2001
  • Issued: 02/11/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/25/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for preparing a femur to receive a modular prosthetic femoral implant, comprising:

  • a distal reamer having a distal reaming head and a shank, wherein said distal reamer includes a plurality of sets of depth marks, each said set of depth marks being indicative of a reaming depth corresponding to one of a plurality of distal stems forming a part of a modular prosthetic femoral implant set;

    a cannulated forming tool sized to fit about said shank; and

    a mechanical stop for limiting the travel of said cannulated forming tool when said cannulated forming tool is placed about said shank.

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