Femoral stem distal centralizer

Details Femoral stem distal centralizer Femoral stem distal centralizer

1989-01-25

1992-01-07

Isabella, David J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

606 95, A61F 228

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050787462

ABSTRACT:
A device for centralizing a prosthetic femoral stem within a prepared natural femur and plugging the femoral canal inculdes a first member having a shape generally similar to the shape of the femoral stem for temporary insertion within the natural femur, a rod member for slidable insertion through a bore in the first member, and a second member releasably connected to the distal end of the rod member for permanent insertion within the natural femur for aligning the distal end of the femoral stem and plugging the canal of the natural femur.

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patent: 3906550 (1975-09-01), Rostoker et al.
patent: 4080666 (1978-03-01), Fixel
patent: 4302855 (1981-12-01), Swanson
patent: 4670015 (1987-06-01), Freeman
patent: 4705032 (1987-11-01), Keller

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