Lightweight femoral stem for hip implants
US10278823B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L27/56
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are femoral stem for hip implants, and methods of design and manufacture thereof. A femoral stem for a hip implant, comprising a femoral neck extending from a proximal end of the femoral stem towards a distal end of the femoral stem; an upper section connected to and extending from the femoral neck towards the distal end of the femoral stem, wherein the upper section comprises at least one proximal-distal solid rib flanked by an open lattice; and a lower section connected to and extending from the upper section to the distal end of the femoral stem, wherein the lower section comprises a closed lattice enclosed in a solid skin. Such femoral stems for hip implants are customized and manufactured using 3D printing technologies and provide a lightweight alternative to conventional him implants.
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