Internal fixation retention for osseointegration

Details Internal fixation retention for osseointegration Internal fixation retention for osseointegration

1998-07-27

1999-09-14

Yu, Mickey

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

Implantable prosthesis

623 11, 623 10, 623 4, 623 15, 623 16, A61F 202, A61F 218, A61F 214, A61F 210, A61F 228

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ABSTRACT:
A combination prosthesis and osseointegrated fixture for the attachment of the prosthesis. A percutaneous osseointegrated fixture is provided with a bar of biocompatible material. The bar is formed into a plurality of loops and the prosthesis is molded to form a plurality of complementary mushroom-headed protuberances that fit snapwise into the loops.

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