Fluted intramedullary stem

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2005-05-27

2009-08-18

Prebilic, Paul (Department: 3774)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S020360, C623S020340

Reexamination Certificate

active

07575603

ABSTRACT:
An intramedullary stem that provides enhanced distal fixation and flexibility and methods for implanting the stem. Certain embodiments of the stem have primary and secondary flutes (or ridges or wedges). Other embodiments have transitional regions.

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