Modular reaming system for femoral revision

Abstract

A modular reaming system for reaming a plurality of pockets in an anatomical feature extends along a longitudinal axis. The system includes a first reamer in a first position on the longitudinal axis, and the first reamer reams a first pocket in the anatomical feature. The system further includes a second reamer that is removably coupled to the first reamer in a second position on the longitudinal axis. The second reamer reams a second pocket in the anatomical feature. The second reamer is keyed against rotation relative to the first reamer to ream the first and second pockets substantially simultaneously.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of reaming a lemur comprising:
 removably coupling a proximal reamer to a shaft fixed to a distal reamer and retaining the proximal reamer against rotation relative to the distal reamer; and   rotating the shaft in a single direction to substantially simultaneously ream a proximal pocket in the femur with the proximal reamer and a distal pocket in the femur with the distal reamer.