Elastically deformable cotyloidal prosthesis
US5458650A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An elastically deformable cotyloidal prosthesis including a hollow hemispherical cap which includes an outer surface including portions which are deformable while the inner surface thereof is rigid and which further includes a plastic insert having a hemispherical cavity which communicates with an outer beveled edge defining a cylindrical opening thereto. The insert is rotatably adjustable and securable relative to the inner surface of the cap.
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