Prosthetic device and method of implantation

Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone

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ABSTRACT:
A hip prosthesis for implanting into the medullary canal of a femur, which comprises a stem for implanting into the canal of the femur, the stem having a proximal end and a distal end, the stem also including a proximal locking zone substantially adjacent the proximal end, the proximal locking zone including a proximal locking surface which circumferentially press-fits within the canal of the femur and a neck extending at an angle from the proximal end of the stem for receiving the femoral head of the prosthesis.

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