Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1995-05-16
1997-01-07
Prebilic, Paul B.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
623 18, 623 22, 623 23, 606 76, A61F 228
Patent
active
055912338
ABSTRACT:
Metal/Composite hybrid orthopedic implants are disclosed that are useful prosthetic devices. The hybrid implant comprises an intraosseous metal portion and an intraosseous composite portion. The composite portion is comprised of filaments nonlinearly disposed to produce a structure of variable modulus along its length. Also disclosed are a variety of means to secure the metal portion to the composite portion. The method of making the various implants is also disclosed.
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Kelman David C.
Trentacosta Joseph D.
Depuy Dupont Orthopaedics
Prebilic Paul B.
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