Femoral Head Disarticulator, Small

Description

This totally unique instrument is designed to disarticulate the head of the femur from the acetabulum. It is particularly useful in cases of femoral neck fracture and femoral head excision, where manipulation of the femur is difficult. The curved blade slides around and between the head of the femur and acetabulum. The sharpened notch at the tip locates and cuts through the round ligament. The femoral head now can be elevated by the disarticulator and removed. 14 cm (5 1/2″).

Disarticulator. Small. Use to engage and sever the round ligament during total head and neck excision. Remember if you cannot see the severed insertion of the round ligament of the femoral head you probably have not completely cut it. 5 1/2″.