Modular hip prosthesis
US5370706A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00395
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular hip prosthesis for the replacement of a portion of the femur is provided. The prosthesis is assembled from a kit that includes a stem member having an upper portion and a lower portion, with the lower portion sized to be received in the femur. The kit also includes a body member that is sized to replace a portion of the femur and is configured to be received over the upper portion of a stem member. The kit also includes a head member that is sized to replace the head of the femur. A neck member is provided to attach the head member to the body member to form an assembled prosthesis.
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