Joint prosthesis

Details Joint prosthesis Joint prosthesis

1994-02-17

1995-08-22

Willse, David H.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 21, 606 70, 606 71, A61F 230, A61F 242

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054435161

ABSTRACT:
A joint prosthesis is disclosed. The joint prosthesis is preferably used for small joints, such as finger joints, and comprises at least one distal prosthesis element and at least one proximal prosthesis element. A joint is arranged between the distal and proximal prosthesis elements to allow for articulated movement therebetween. The distal and proximal prosthesis elements are secured to corresponding distal and proximal bone shafts.

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