Securable pistoning finger prosthesis
US5147386A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0033
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgically implantable prosthetic phalangeal joint replacement device which allows twisting, pistoning, flexing, and lateral rotational movement made up of a ball joint held within a receptacle end defining a socket with enlarged or recessed sides, thereby allowing flexing and lateral rotational movement. Twisting and pistoning movement is achieved by a metacarpal body which interconnects the bones to be joined and rotatively and slidably connects to the ball joint. A pin can be used to securely retain the device together and allow the aforementioned range of motion.
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