A set of seven acetabular reamers; each reamer consists of a metal shaft with an attachment to hook it onto a drill at one end, and five blades at the other arranged in a star pattern; each reamer increases in size by a factor of 4 millimeters.
A set of seven acetabular reamers; each reamer consists of a metal shaft with an attachment to hook it onto a drill at one end, and five blades at the other arranged in a star pattern; each reamer increases in size by a factor of 4 millimeters.
Number Of Parts
7
Part Names
a - reamer - Size: Length 20.8 cm x Diameter 4.2 cm
b - reamer - Size: Length 21.1 cm x Diameter 4.6 cm
c - reamer - Size: Length 21.3 cm x Diameter 5.0 cm
d - reamer - Size: Length 21.5 cm x Diameter 5.4 cm
e - reamer - Size: Length 21.5 cm x Diameter 5.8 cm
f - reamer - Size: Length 21.7 cm x Diameter 6.2 cm
g - reamer - Size: Length 21.5 cm x Diameter 6.6 cm
Provenance
They were used for hip replacement surgery at Kingston General Hospital.
Maker
BG
Dates
1982
circa 1982
Date Remarks
Similar reamers appear in a 1982 catalogue.
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
Each reamer has a number on one of the blades from "042" to "066" increasing in units of 4; each reamer has "BG" engraved on it.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E2-9
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Some very minor wear.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Internet
Reference Comments
"Surgical Instruments & Hospital Equipment," 23rd ed., Downs Surgical PLC, Surrey, ca. 1982, p. G20
Internet: "A Patient's Guide to Total Hip Replacement"
Research Facts
These reamers are used to remove cartilage and bone from the acetabulum during hip replacement surgery making a rounded out hole for the prosthetic to be fitted into.