Prosthetic bone joint

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1988-08-29

1989-09-12

Apley, Richard J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

128924J, 128924K, 623 23, A61F 230, A61F 504

Patent

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048656046

ABSTRACT:
The invention replaces the natural joint structure with a porous globe structure, filled with bone graft, that is attached to a prosthetic shaft. The bone graft on the globe structure as it matures provides continuous bone structure which in combination with the globe structure provides a load sharing combination.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2537070 (1951-01-01), Longfellow
patent: 4501269 (1985-02-01), Bagby

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