A collection of surgical instruments intended to be used for cutting and forming bone to enable the implantation of a joint prosthesis. The instruments include various metallic and/or plastic disposable devices (e.g., retractors, rods, clamps, drills, pins, saws, guides, cutting blocks, trial prosthesis) that are specific to the joint of application (e.g., hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, or elbow); the implant(s) is not included. This is a single-use device.