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SUBMITTER: Slotkin S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5485232 | biostudies-other | 2017 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Slotkin Steven S Frisch Nicholas B NB Roc Gilbert G Silverton Craig D CD
Arthroplasty today 20161010 2
<h4>Background</h4>The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of used and new reamer systems for both hemispherical and minimally invasive (MIS) acetabular reamers.<h4>Methods</h4>New and used hemispherical and MIS acetabular reamers were tested on a computer numerical control machine to ream holes in special machinable wax blocks. Each reamer was tested 3 times in sizes 48 mm through 55 mm.<h4>Results</h4>The used reamers significantly underreamed by an average of 1.33 vs 0.28 mm c ...[more]