Artificial joint bioprosthesis for mitigation of wear

Details Artificial joint bioprosthesis for mitigation of wear Artificial joint bioprosthesis for mitigation of wear

1997-07-15

1999-03-09

Jones, Mary Beth

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

A61F 232

Patent

active

058794069

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to an acetabular cup having a substantially hemispherical ceramic concave surface comprising at least one debris reservoir thereon having a width of between 0.010 mm and 2 mm, and also to a ceramic hip joint prosthesis head whose outer surface comprises a similar debris reservoir.

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