| 摘要 |
<p>Fracture reduction tool (10) is disclosed for use with a guide wire (12) for reducing a bone fracture. The guide wire (12) is of a uniform diameter and has a beaded end (14) for placement into the medullary canal. The tool includes an elongated hollow shaft (20) which can be passed into the medullary canal of the fractured bone through an entry hole prepared in the bone. The shaft (20) has a bore (22) along its length through which the guide wire can selectively pass. The shaft (20) and/or the guide wire (12) can be manipulated into and within the respective medullary canal portions of the fractured bone by translational and/or rotational movements so as to reduce the fracture. The tool (10) also includes a measurement sleeve (30) which moves over the shaft (20) and provides a determination of the length of a nail (92) to be inserted into the medullary canal of the reduced bone.</p> |
