Modular prosthesis for replacing bone and method
US6875239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00089
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular prosthesis for replacing a portion of a bone having an articulating end includes a neck having a bore extending therethrough, a body having a bore extending therethrough, and an elongated stem. A proximal end of the stem is received within the bore of the body and the bore of the neck so that at least a self-locking taper connection or a press fit connection is formed between the stem and each of the neck and the body.
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