Twist drills do not make accurately sized or good finish holes; a reamer of some type is often used to cut the final size and finish. A reamer will not make the original hole; it will only enlarge a ...
Preparation of the femoral proximal medullary cavity by reaming is essential for intramedullary nail osteosynthesis and hip revision arthroplasty. The use of reamers sometimes exerts high torsional ...