A collection of surgical instruments used for cutting and forming bone to allow the implantation of a joint prosthesis. The instruments include various metallic and/or plastic reusable devices (e.g., retractors, rods, clamps, drills, pins, saws, guides, cutting blocks) 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 reusable device.