Modular neck for femur replacement surgery
US6974483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00796
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthesis device for hip surgery replacement has a main body portion which is implanted in the femur of a patient. A series of adapters are provided from which one is selected. Each adapter has a tapered shank which is received a corresponding tapered bore in the main body portion forming a first lock therein. The adapter has tapered teeth which engage corresponding tapered teeth in the bore in the main body portion, forming a second lock. The adapter is indexed with respect to the main body portion. A method of use is disclosed.
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