摘要 |
<p>A tamp assembly for use in preparing a bone for implantation of a component of a joint prosthesis, comprises a handle, a first tamp part located remote from the handle, and a plurality of second tamp parts. Each of the second tamp parts can be located between the handle and the first tamp part, and the cross-sectional configuration of the second tamp parts at their ends which face towards and contact the first tamp part substantially matches the cross-sectional configuration of the first tamp part on its end which faces and contacts the second tamp part. Each of the second tamp parts is then flared outwardly from its end which faces towards the first tamp part towards the end which faces towards the handle with the shape of the flare varying between individual ones of the second tamp parts.</p> |