Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1992-01-03
1994-05-31
Isabella, David
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
A61F 232
Patent
active
053165500
ABSTRACT:
An implant for a hip or other joint is provided. Briefly stated, a intramedullary stem is provided having flexibility which is comparable to that of the surrounding bone. A bore is disposed in the stem portion with the stem wall thickness uniform or varying from the proximal end to the distal end, depending upon the amount of flexibility desired. This flexibility therefore distributes the loading forces from the joint more uniformly over the supporting cortical bone with the result that bone degeneration from stress shielding is minimized or eliminated.
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