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German term or phrase:	Raffeln
English translation:	rasps
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20:26 Apr 17, 2011

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Medical - Medical: Instruments / orthopaedics

German term or phrase: Raffeln

This is taken from a report on a hip replacement operation and is describing how the joint socket is prepared for the replacement. The sentence is:

"Auffräsen mit den **Raffeln** bis zum Gr. 53"

jhutchison KudoZ activity Questions: 17 (none open) (1 without valid answers) Answers: 14 United Kingdom
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rasps

Explanation:

Raffel = Raspel (engl. rasp)

example:
Rasps & Broaches for Hip, Knee, Elbow, Ankle & Finger replacement procedures
http://sheffieldpm.co.uk/products-rasps.html

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Thank you very much - this is exactly what I was looking for!
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rasping

Ingeborg Gowans

rasps

sci-trans

reamers

andres-larsen

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reamers

Explanation:
Reaming with the ***reamers*** up to Gr. 53

sources:

Hip Replacement | Orthopaedics - Hip replacement is a surgery recommended for people with severe hip damage. ... tear of the cartilage covering the joint surfaces resulting in great pain and stiffness. ... To remove the worn out ball of the ball-and-socket hip joint, ... ***A reamer is used to scrape away the damaged cartilage and bone*** and a smooth, ...
www.surgeryplanet.com/.../hip-replacement.html -

What is total hip replacement? - The hip is a ball and socket joint, linking the ball at the head of the thighbone ... Then, the hip socket is cleaned out and a tool called a ***reamer*** removes all of the ... You will return from surgery with a large dressing on the hip area. ... "I really think the Heal-n-Soothe™ have been doing a great job on me! ...
www.losethebackpain.com/hipreplacement.html -

Hip Replacement - procedure, recovery, test, blood, pain ... - In most cases, however, pain in the hip joint is a gradual development. ... The prostheses that are used in hip replacement surgery are intended to restore as .... ***A reamer is used to prepare the socket for the prosthesis*** (B). ..... Great, great resource! I wonder if the community would like to comment on the idea ...
www.surgeryencyclopedia.com › Fi-La -

Artificial Joint Replacement of the Hip | eorthopod.com - Hip replacement surgery (also called hip arthroplasty) is becoming more and more ... The hip joint is one of the true ball-and-socket joints of the body. ... The surgeon uses a power drill and a special ***reamer*** (a cutting tool used to ... Great advances have been made in extending how long an artificial joint will ...
www.eorthopod.com/.../artificial-joint-replacement-hip -

Hip Joint Replacement Surgery | cemented, uncemented, artificial - 3 Jun 2010 ... The Artificial Hip Joint; The Hip Replacement Operation ... Your New Artificial Hip Joint A metal socket with a strong plastic lining is put into your hipbone. ... removed from the acetabulum using a power drill and a special ***reamer***. .... Got a great idea or want information about a special topic? ...
healthpages.org › Surgical Care -

andres-larsen
Venezuela
Local time: 04:17
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English
PRO pts in category: 12

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rasps

Explanation:

Raffel = Raspel (engl. rasp)

example:
Rasps & Broaches for Hip, Knee, Elbow, Ankle & Finger replacement procedures
http://sheffieldpm.co.uk/products-rasps.html

sci-trans
Local time: 10:47
Works in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 4

Grading comment

Thank you very much - this is exactly what I was looking for!

1 hr confidence:

rasping

Explanation:
http://www.zimmer.com/content/pdf/en-US/Zimmer_M_L_Taper_Hip...

go to p.7
as David stated it is comparable to "a grater". but apparently in this procedure "rasping" seems to be the common term

Ingeborg Gowans
Canada
Local time: 05:47
Native speaker of:

German

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