Orthopaedic connection

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1997-11-06

1999-11-02

Prebilic, Paul B.

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

Leg

Extension

623 27, 623 38, A61F 260

Patent

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059761903

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an orthopaedic clamped connection as a functional element for force transmission in a prosthesis, comprising a tube socket and a tube made of light metal. To increase the dynamic stressability, the contact area between tube socket and tube made of light metal is provided with an intermediate layer which is composed of a low molecular weight carrier material in which at least one lubricant and/or auxiliary is embedded.

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patent: 5181850 (1993-01-01), Neumeyer
patent: 5571211 (1996-11-01), Hiemisch et al.
patent: 5800563 (1998-09-01), Arbogast et al.
Abstract of EP 0694295 A2 to Hiemisch et al. Jan. 1996.

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