Endoprosthesis for an elbow joint

Details Endoprosthesis for an elbow joint Endoprosthesis for an elbow joint

1997-05-21

1998-07-21

Milano, Michael J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

A61F 238

Patent

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057829233

ABSTRACT:
An endoprosthesis for an elbow joint, includes a humeral component having a shaft portion adapted for engagement in the bone canal of a humerus, an ulnar component having a shaft portion adapted for engagement in the bone canal of a ulnar, and a radius component having a shaft portion adapted for engagement in the bone canal of a radius, with the ulnar component being supported by a swivel bearing in an area of the humeral component. A lateral flange projects outwardly form the ulnar component and is formed with a socket for guiding a sliding member for displacement therein, with the radius component having a head portion which is swingably mounted in the sliding member.

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patent: 4307473 (1981-12-01), Weber
patent: 5133762 (1992-07-01), Branemark
patent: 5458644 (1995-10-01), Grundei

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