Cannulated cementless hip stem prosthesis

Details Cannulated cementless hip stem prosthesis Cannulated cementless hip stem prosthesis

1996-02-20

1998-03-10

Brittingham, Debra S.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

A61F 232

Patent

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057255954

ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes a cannulated hip stem prosthesis for implantation in a living femur. The cannulated prosthesis terminates in a flexible distal portion. The cannulated prosthesis includes an interstitial surface for promoting bone cell ingrowth.

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