Calcar collar instrumentation
US5746771A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00017
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Calcar collar instrumentation including a calcar collar and a proximal femoral stem. The calcar collar includes a foot with a foot member having a face surface; a back attached to the foot and including a back member having a face surface arranged at an angle to the face surface of the foot member; and attachment structure for removably and adjustably attaching the foot and the back to the proximal femoral stem. The proximal femoral stem includes one or more necks for allowing the calcar collar to be snapped thereto.
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