Artificial hip joint
US4840630A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00203
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An artificial hip joint for connecting a hipbone with a thighbone is disclosed. Its external frame member to be secured in the hipbone, at least the section directly contacting the hipbone, is made of ceramic material, and a socket plug for rotatably supporting the condyle of a stem member is made of plastic material.
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