摘要 |
<p>A method for preparing a patella for receiving a patellar implant and for implanting a prosthesis (24) therein. An elongated passageway (76) is formed in the patella which is then reamed to form a cavity (22) of a size and configuration to receive the patellar prosthesis (24) using a cannulated reamer (10) telescoped over a guide rod (50) positioned in the elongated passageway (76).</p> |