Humeral endoprosthesis

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1992-12-02

1994-07-19

Isabella, David

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 18, A61F 240

Patent

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053305310

ABSTRACT:
A humeral endoprosthesis for partially or completely replacing the humerus has a spherical head portion which is connected to an elongate distal shaft portion. The spherical head includes openings for fixing a number of ligaments. Distally of the opening a groove is formed around the circumference of the head for receiving a band made of body compatible material.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3979778 (1976-09-01), Stroot
patent: 4187559 (1980-02-01), Grell et al.
patent: 4355427 (1982-10-01), Schneider
patent: 4578081 (1986-03-01), Harder et al.
patent: 4921500 (1990-05-01), Averill et al.
Richards "H-J-B Shoulder Prosthesis" Journal Bone & Joint Surgery, Mar. 1964 vol. 46-A p. 17.

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