Prosthetic bearing element and method of manufacture

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1997-09-19

1999-03-09

Milano, Michael J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 20, A61F 230

Patent

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058793879

ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic bearing element comprises a backing which supports a bearing liner having a bearing surface. The backing is made from a "hard" polymeric material having a minimum hardness value of 55 N/mm.sup.2 and the bearing liner is made from a "soft" elastomeric polyurethane material having a hardness value of 3.0 to 9.0 N/mm.sup.2.

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