Abstract: A method for preparing a proximal femoral canal of a patient during total hip replacement surgery uses an instrument having a handle, a shaping member including structure configured to shape bone, wherein the structure configured to shape bone comprises at least two cutting surfaces on opposite sides of the shaping member, and a connecting member connecting the handle and the shaping member, the connecting member having a plurality of transverse cross sections. The connecting member includes a dual offset including a first compound bend between the connecting member and the handle, wherein when following a direction from the connecting member to the handle, the first compound bend includes a bend in a posterior direction and a bend in a lateral direction. The connecting member also includes a second compound bend between the connecting member and the shaping member, the second compound bend in an anterior and a medial direction.

Abstract: A method for preparing a proximal femoral canal of a patient during total hip replacement surgery uses an instrument having a handle, a shaping member including structure configured to shape bone, wherein the structure configured to shape bone comprises at least two cutting surfaces on opposite sides of the shaping member, and a connecting member connecting the handle and the shaping member, the connecting member having a plurality of transverse cross sections. The connecting member includes a dual offset including a first compound bend between the connecting member and the handle, wherein when following a direction from the connecting member to the handle, the first compound bend includes a bend in a posterior direction and a bend in a lateral direction. The connecting member also includes a second compound bend between the connecting member and the shaping member, the second compound bend in an anterior and a medial direction.

Abstract: A method for preparing a proximal femoral canal of a patient during total hip replacement surgery uses an instrument having a handle, a shaping member including structure configured to shape bone, wherein the structure configured to shape bone comprises at least two cutting surfaces on opposite sides of the shaping member, and a connecting member connecting the handle and the shaping member, the connecting member having a plurality of transverse cross sections. The connecting member includes a dual offset including a first compound bend between the connecting member and the handle, wherein when following a direction from the connecting member to the handle, the first compound bend includes a bend in a posterior direction and a bend in a lateral direction. The connecting member also includes a second compound bend between the connecting member and the shaping member, the second compound bend in an anterior and a medial direction.

Abstract: A method for preparing a proximal femoral canal of a patient during total hip replacement surgery uses a shaping instrument or broach having a proximal portion with an anterior surface, and a posterior surface, each surface being spaced apart from a medial-lateral plane through the shaping instrument. A handle portion having a proximal portion having a first longitudinal axis is connected to a transition portion having a second longitudinal axis and a distal portion having a third longitudinal axis. Wherein the handle includes a dual offset including a first compound bend between the transition portion and the proximal portion and wherein, when following a direction from the transition portion to the proximal portion, the first compound bend includes a bend in the posterior direction and a bend in the lateral direction, and wherein the first compound bend is less than 90 degrees.

Abstract: A method for preparing a proximal femoral canal of a patient during total hip replacement surgery uses a shaping instrument or broach having a proximal portion with an anterior surface, and a posterior surface, each surface being spaced apart from a medial-lateral plane through the shaping instrument. A handle portion having a proximal portion having a first longitudinal axis is connected to a transition portion having a second longitudinal axis and a distal portion having a third longitudinal axis. Wherein the handle comprises a dual offset including a first compound bend between the transition portion and the proximal portion and wherein, when following a direction from the transition portion to the proximal portion, the first compound bend includes a bend in the posterior direction and a bend in the lateral direction, and wherein the first compound bend is less than 90 degrees.

Abstract: A device for use on a patient during surgery including a distal portion, a transition portion, and a proximal portion is disclosed. The distal portion is adapted to attach to an implement having a proximal portion. The transition portion is angled toward an anterior direction and a medial direction with respect to the implement, the proximal portion of the handle being connected to the transition portion and extending in a proximal direction substantially parallel to the implement.

Abstract: A long bone axis finder has a shaft extending along an axis and a first and second end. A tip portion is provided for releasable coupling to the shaft first end. A wedge element having an open side is provided for lateral engagement with said shaft. The wedge element is slidable along said shaft in a direction from the second to the first end. The axis finder is inserted into a long bone medullary canal until the tip portion engages a narrower portion of the canal. The wedge portion which is larger than the tip is laterally placed on the shaft and engages a portion of the canal closer to the shaft second end.

Abstract: A bone retractor that may be used as a femoral elevator. The bone retractor includes a clamp for attaching the bone retractor to an operating room bed rail, a post attached to the clamp via a hinged joint, a mount slidably attached to the post and a hook coupled to the mount which in turn is attached to the post. A shaft passes through the interior of the post and attaches to clamp. The clamp has a lower jaw and an upper jaw. An opening is formed in the lower jaw and an end of the shaft is engaged in the opening. The shaft has two sections with a universal joint connecting these two sections. The born retractor is attached to the operating room bed rail by applying clamp to the bed rail. With bone retractor attached to the bed rail, the post is lowered towards the wound. The hook is placed under the bone, and the bone exposed by holding the hook or the post and lifting the bone out of the wound.

Abstract: In one aspect the present invention comprises a surgical tool. The surgical tool preferably includes a body having a cavity, and RFID electronic assembly, a first layer of first encapsulant formed around the electronic assembly and a housing insertable into the cavity. In accordance with this aspect of the present invention, a second layer of second encapsulant may be formed around the housing to hold it in place in the body cavity. In another aspect, the present invention preferably comprises an orthopedic instrument having a body which includes a cavity. Most preferably, a housing is located within the cavity, the housing preferably comprises a base member, a cap attached to the base and a glass dish attached to the cap, the glass dish being adapted to a loud frequency wave to pass through its body.