Artificial joint fixation to bone

Details Artificial joint fixation to bone Artificial joint fixation to bone

1982-08-03

1985-10-29

Apley, Richard J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

128 92C, 623 18, A61F 104

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045493197

ABSTRACT:
A joint prosthesis for fixation to the bone having a joint motion element and a stem attached thereto and extending into the central canal of the bone into which the prosthesis is to be fixed. That part of the prosthesis at the end of the bone located near the joint motion element defining an external geometric pattern of elongated projections spaced circumferentially around the prosthesis which engages with the bone when implanted thereby establishing a tight fit between the prosthesis and the bone.

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