Metal bone implant

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1986-01-22

1988-01-12

Apley, Richard J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 16, 623 22, A61F 236, A61F 234, A61F 228

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047189142

ABSTRACT:
The prosthesis consists of a sheet metal shell which is formed of two shell parts or half shells to form a closed hollow body. The thickness of the hollow body is in the range of from 1 to 3 millimeters. In addition, the hollow body may be provided with internal supporting elements to rigidify the shell and/or with a filling of an elastic or plastic material.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3064645 (1962-11-01), Ficat et al.
Swanson et al., The Scientific Basis of Joint Replacement, Pitman Medical, 1977.

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