Method And Apparatus For Protecting Modular Implant Connection

摘要

Apparatus and methods of protecting modular implant connection portions are provided. A guard includes an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall defining a cavity that covers a modular implant connection portion. The modular implant connection covered with the guard can facilitate test-fitting of other modular implant components and allows reaming of the tissue around the guard.

主权项

1. A modular implant system, comprising:
a guard having a cylindrical outer sidewall that has a grasping feature and an inner sidewall defining a cavity; wherein at least a portion of a first modular implant connection portion of a first modular implant is received in the cavity.