Artificial bone joint
US5007932A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 1989 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An artificial joint has a first member mounted on a first bone and a second member mounted on a second member. An angle defined between the first and second members is variable. The first member has a convex curved surface and the second member has a concave curved surface with is in sliding contact with the convex curved surface. A groove is formed in one of the first and second members and a boss inserted into the groove for limiting the sliding movement of the joint in a single plane is formed in the other of the members. Also, an artificial fixed knuckle bone is disclosed.
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