Artificial bone joint

Details Artificial bone joint Artificial bone joint

1989-02-27

1991-04-16

Isabella, David J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 21, A61F 230, A61F 242

Patent

active

050079328

ABSTRACT:
An artificial joint has a first member mounted on a first bone and a second member mounted on a second member. An angle defined between the first and second members is variable. The first member has a convex curved surface and the second member has a concave curved surface with is in sliding contact with the convex curved surface. A groove is formed in one of the first and second members and a boss inserted into the groove for limiting the sliding movement of the joint in a single plane is formed in the other of the members. Also, an artificial fixed knuckle bone is disclosed.

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