Femoral head resurfacing apparatus and methods
US7241315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00796
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A femoral head resurfacing apparatus includes a cap of hemispherical shape and stabilization structure (e.g., one or more non-shear fixation bars) that inserts into slots cut into the femoral head, so that the cap remains substantially immovable other than due northerly. A method of resurfacing the femoral head of a hip joint includes removing longitudinal slots or holes of bone in the femoral head, and attaching a hemispherical cap to the head, the cap having non-shear fixation bars or other stabilizing structure for mating engagement with the slots or holes.
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