Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1980-08-13
1982-03-09
Frinks, Ronald L.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
128 92CA, A61F 124
Patent
active
043181910
ABSTRACT:
An endoprosthesis is provided which includes a femoral head construction having a compliant metal shell attached thereto. The shell fits into the acetabulum of the hip joint and is spaced apart from a spherical surface of the construction a sufficient distance to permit the shell to flex without exceeding its elastic limit.
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Cook Paul J.
Frinks Ronald L.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Smith, Jr. Arthur A.
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