Implant for strengthening the edge of a hip bone

Details Implant for strengthening the edge of a hip bone Implant for strengthening the edge of a hip bone

1988-12-27

1990-09-25

Isabella, David J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 18, 623 16, A61F 234

Patent

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049590723

ABSTRACT:
A multi-layered porous wire mesh defining a trough shape is used in association with an artificial acetabulum to strengthen the edge of a hip bone near the main load direction. The porous wire mesh is of trough shape and is filled with compacted fragments of spongy tissue for intimate uniting with the edge of the hip bone.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3740769 (1973-06-01), Haboush
patent: 4502161 (1985-03-01), Wall
patent: 4636215 (1987-01-01), Schwartz
patent: 4636219 (1987-01-01), Pratt et al.

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