Prosthesis with enhanced surface finish

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1987-01-28

1989-01-03

Apley, Richard J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 18, A61F 232

Patent

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047954728

ABSTRACT:
An orthopaedic prosthesis for implantation with a bone cement composition, the prosthesis including a polymer coating and a textured surface underneath at least a portion of the polymer coating. The textured surface, which is visible to the eye without magnification, beneath the polymer coating enhances or increases the surface shear and tensile strength of the prosthesis.

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