Intramedullary centralizer having fins of varying length and associated method of implanting an orthopaedic component into a patient

摘要

A centralizer (10) for an intramedullary stem (24) of an orthopaedic component that is adapted to be implanted into a medullary canal (14) of a bone includes an annular body having an interior surface (50) and an exterior surface (40). The centralizer also includes a first exterior fin (36) secured to the exterior surface of the annular body so as to extend outwardly therefrom. The first exterior fin possesses a first length. The centralizer also includes a second exterior fin (32) secured to the exterior surface of the annular body so as to extend outwardly therefrom. The second exterior fin possesses a second length which is greater than the first length. IMAGE