CURETTE SYSTEM

摘要

A method and apparatus (100) for creating or enlarging a cavity in a patient's body are provided. One implementation of the apparatus includes a head(106) , a pushrod (110) and a handle (102) . The head is rotatable about a first axis and is configured to effectuate a medical procedure. The pushrod is attached at a distal end to the head and attached at a proximal end to a handle. The pushrod is configured to translate along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. Translation of the pushrod along the second axis rotates the head about the first axis. The handle includes a lever (108) coupled at the first end to the pushrod. Pivoting the lever about the third axis translates the pushrod along the second axis. In another implementation, the head translates and can include variously configured cutting portions, including two or more fingers (800) .