摘要 |
<p>A surgical instrument (10) for use in orthopedic reconstructive joint procedures to remove uncured bone cement, including an elongated handle (12) and opposing ends (14, 16). The handle (12) has a symmetrical midline (11) and tapered portions extending toward the opposing ends (14, 16), the handle (12) having raised dimples (13) to facilitate gripping. Each opposing end (14, 16) includes a sculpting tool (20, 30) disposed at a reverse angle relative to the opposite sculpting tool and having a shaped configuration for sculpting uncured bone cement. The handle (12) further includes an integral reinforcing ridge (19) between the handle (12) and the sculpting tool (20, 30).</p> |