Apparatus for hip arthroplasty

Details Apparatus for hip arthroplasty Apparatus for hip arthroplasty

1984-08-01

1986-08-12

Apley, Richard J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

128 92B, 128 92C, A61F 236, A61F 504

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046054162

ABSTRACT:
For use in hip arthroplasty procedures there is provided a femoral prosthesis and a separate greater trochanter fixation device which may optionally be used together depending on the approach selected by the surgeon. The fixation device is a stirrup and u-bolt and the stem of the femoral prosthesis may be grooved to receive the fixation device.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3924275 (1975-12-01), Heimke et al.
patent: 4012796 (1977-03-01), Weisman et al.
patent: 4153953 (1979-05-01), Grobbelaar

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