Hip stem with proximal build-up blocks

Details Hip stem with proximal build-up blocks Hip stem with proximal build-up blocks

1991-09-23

1993-04-13

Frinks, Ronald

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 18, 623 20, A61F 236, A61F 230

Patent

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052017699

ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic hip stem implant with U-shaped buildup block that can be selectively connected to the hip stem adjacent to the flange to augment the height of the prosthesis. The buildup block will be available in three heights to accommodate for varying degrees of bone loss as determined intraoperatively.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4012796 (1977-03-01), Weisman et al.
patent: 4731086 (1988-03-01), Whiteside et al.
Seipe, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Mar. 1991, pp. 31, 32, 33.
Lima Int. Corp. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Sep. 1991, p. 77.

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