Total femoral hip system

Details Total femoral hip system Total femoral hip system

1989-09-15

1992-02-11

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 66, 606 69, 606 71, A61F 504

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050872605

ABSTRACT:
Combination apparatus for a total hip replacement or compression and fixation of the femoral head to a femur is provided. A compression plate is provided with a strut member extending between the barrel of the plate and the lower portion of the plate to significantly reinforce the connection of the barrel to the plate. The barrel is alternatively utilized with a compression screw apparatus or total hip replacement apparatus.

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Free-Lock System by Zimmer, Warsaw, Indiana 46580 entitled "Keyless Insertion and the Option to Key . . . In a Single System" booklet.
Free-Lock System by Zimmer, Warsaw, Indiana 46580 entitled "Surgical Technique" booklet.

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