Modular hip joint implant

Details Modular hip joint implant Modular hip joint implant

2009-12-22

2011-11-29

Sweet, Thomas J (Department: 3738)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S022400, C623S022410

Reexamination Certificate

active

08066779

ABSTRACT:
A modular hip joint implant and associated method. The modular hip implant includes a femoral stem having a proximal surface defining a dovetail groove having first and second female wings, and a neck component having a distal surface defining a semi-dovetail projection engaging the dovetail groove. The projection includes a single male wing mating with the first femoral wing.

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