3 Hammer Uses for Hip & Knee Replacement ⬇️
🔨 Why are orthopedic surgeons sometimes called "carpenters of the body"?
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#OrthopedicSurgeon toolkits would make any DIY enthusiast jealous and almost always includes the trusty surgical mallet (or hammer). During hip and knee replacements, these specialized hammers play an important in a few different ways.
Hip replacement Hammers
A mallet is often used to precisely position the acetabular cup (your new hip socket). It is literally hammered into place, ensuring a snug fit that allows your body to grow into the #hipimplant over time. It's a delicate balance of force + finesse - too gentle, and the implant might not seat properly; too forceful, and you risk damaging the surrounding bone. #JointReplacement
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Next up: the femoral component. Surgeons use a tool called a broach to carve out space in your femur (thigh bone) for the new implant. The mallet comes into play again, helping to drive the broach (and later, the implant) into position with controlled taps - not too tight, not too loose, but just right! #SurgicalTechniques
For knee replacements, similar techniques are used. The mallet helps position both the femoral + tibial components, ensuring they're perfectly aligned for smooth movement. #KneeReplacement
Why go through all this hammering? Press-fit implants have some major advantages:
• encouraging your natural bone to grow into the implant's textured surface, creating a super-strong bond #SurgicalPrecision
• the biological fixation can lead to longer-lasting joints + quicker recovery times #OrthopedicTools
• can reduce the need for bone cement, which can wear down over time #PressfitImplants
#Orthopedicsurgery is more than just precision cuts and stitches. It's also about the art of the perfect tap, delivered by skilled hands wielding specialized hammers - part artist, part engineer, and yes, a little bit carpenter too. #surgicaltools #orthopedicsurgeon
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