Femoral stem distal centralizer
US5078746A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00353
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for centralizing a prosthetic femoral stem within a prepared natural femur and plugging the femoral canal inculdes a first member having a shape generally similar to the shape of the femoral stem for temporary insertion within the natural femur, a rod member for slidable insertion through a bore in the first member, and a second member releasably connected to the distal end of the rod member for permanent insertion within the natural femur for aligning the distal end of the femoral stem and plugging the canal of the natural femur.
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