摘要 |
A tool for a medullary plug comprises a shank 21, handle 22 at one end of the shank 21, and a formation 23 of reduced diameter at the other end. The formation 23, is a press fit in a complementary aperture formed in the medullary plug. The press fit enables the plug to be accurately controlled and guided by the tool. A medullary plug comprising a relatively rigid centre and a plurality of individual leaves (11) radiating therefrom. The leaves can pivot from a substantially flat disc configuration to a condition in which they take up a frusto - conical configuration. The individual leaves lie in a partially overlapping relationship. |