摘要 |
An improved flexible shaft used in reaming of the medullary space in bones is described. The shaft (10) is comprised of a solid element with a longitudinal bore (20) the entire length, and an appropriately formed slot which extends spirally around the shaft either continuously or segmentally. Attached to the shaft's opposite ends respectively, are a cutting head an a means (84) of connecting the shaft to a driving mechanism.
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