Offset prosthetic stem extension

Details Offset prosthetic stem extension Offset prosthetic stem extension

1992-11-23

1994-03-01

Isabella, David J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 18, A61F 238

Patent

active

052903133

ABSTRACT:
A modular prosthesis system which includes a modular stem extension which has an offset between its attachment point to the prosthesis base portion and the main body of the stem. The stem extension can be attached in a selected orientation with respect to the base portion, thus enabling the main body of the stem to be positioned in any of one of a plurality of orientations with respect to the base portion.

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