Modular prosthesis assembly
US4404691A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 1981 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00029
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular prosthesis assembly for replacement of at least part of a joint and part of a bone shaft including a mounting component provided with a connection portion and at least two joint components of similar shape but different dimensions and which can be connected alternatively to the mounting component, each of the joint components having an engagement portion and a connection part adapted for connection to the connection portion of the mounting component, the joint components each providing part of a bone shaft and part of a joint which can cooperate with an appropriate part of a natural or artificial joint.
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