" Manipulation of the intramedullary canal may lead to bone marrow release, an increase of the intramedullary pressure and to fat embolism syndrome in joint arthroplasty. Identification of risk patients and a modification of the surgical technique are important ... "

" The use of a pneumatic rasping machine is one essential instrument in this modified surgical technique. But further more, it provides a gentle and improved modeling of the proximal femur and reduces the risk of fissuring the bone. As soon as you get used to The Woodpecker™, you cannot imagine returning to the hammer. "

Wolfgang Fitz, M.D.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
The Woodpecker™ user since 1994