Charnley Expanding Acetabular Reamer
Date1990-2004
Object NameReamer
MediumSteel
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions7.5 x 45.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2004 by Mr G P Ashcroft.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS069368
About MeIn total hip replacement the cup-shaped acetabulum is elarged using a reamer (either a hand reamer or a low-speed power tool can be used) Enough cartilage is removed to deepen the acetabulum to hold a acetabular cup that will mate with the head of the artificial femur. Cavities around the cup can be filled with bone graft. Woodend Hospital (Oldmill Hospital)
1990-2004