Prosthesis for replacement of the hip's joint

Details Prosthesis for replacement of the hip's joint Prosthesis for replacement of the hip's joint

1985-10-09

1987-06-30

Apley, Richard J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 18, A61F 234, A61F 230

Patent

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046767991

ABSTRACT:
A prosthesis for the replacement of the hip including a femoral part (10) ended by a spherical head (20) and a cup (22) having an external shell (22) designed to be fitted into the acetabulum cavity (38) and containing a cap connected to the shell. A circumferential throat (28) for collecting synovial fluid is formed between the hemispherical surface (26) of the cap and the opening through which the head is inserted.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4031570 (1977-06-01), Frey
patent: 4172296 (1979-10-01), D'Errico

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