摘要 |
A system for ensuring correct insertion and spatial orientation of a prosthesis cup and/or a prosthesis neck of an artificial hip joint is described. The system comprises a tool ( 30 ) for controlling the mutual positioning of the main components in a femoral prosthesis; a measuring device ( 40 ) for measuring the distance between two supports ( 2, 2 ') connected to the patient s pelvis and femur; and a positioning tool ( 1 ) designed to be releasably connected to a handle part ( 14 ) connected to the tool according to item a) and to the two supports connected to the patients pelvis and femur. A measuring device and a positioning tool included in the system is also described in addition to a method for surgery by means of the present tools. |