摘要 |
<p>A medical device (102) suitable for scrubbing a joint, such as a distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint, is disclosed. The device includes an arm (108) having a first end (110), a second end (112), and a space there between, and a joint scrubber (104) having a first end coupled to the second end of the arm and comprising compressible elements (202). The joint scrubber is configured to break apart or loosen material in a joint, for example the distal interphalangeal joint, in order to facilitate the insertion of another device, such as a bone screw.</p> |