Device for protecting femoral neck

Details Device for protecting femoral neck Device for protecting femoral neck

2002-08-19

2008-12-02

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

Reexamination Certificate

active

07458990

ABSTRACT:
A femoral neck protection device comprises a main body disposed with a hollow sleeve, and a flange extended outwardly from a peripheral rim at one end of the sleeve. At least one aperture is disposed on the flange. A protruding neck portion is disposed at the other end of the sleeve. A bolt disposed inside the neck portion passing through the sleeve and being secured to a prepared femur is engaged with an artificial ball head of the femur.

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