Implant with resorbable stem

Details Implant with resorbable stem Implant with resorbable stem

1984-09-06

1991-02-05

Isabella, David J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 22, 623 23, 623 20, A61F 230

Patent

active

049901613

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a biodegradable anchor for a permanent implant of a bone joint, e.g. hip, shoulder, knee or finger. The biodegradable anchor is an elongated member which has an exterior surface which tightly engages a cavity in the bone and is substantially immovable within the cavity upon implant. A non-resorbable means of securing the anchor to the permanent implant is also included.

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patent: 4488319 (1984-12-01), Von Recum
patent: 4495664 (1985-01-01), Blanquaert

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