Prosthetic implant with fins

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1997-04-04

1998-05-26

Willse, David H.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

A61F 236

Patent

active

057558116

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a prosthetic implant 1 which includes a stem 2 having two lateral fins 20. The lateral fins 20 extend outwardly from the lateral side 6 of the stem 2, such that the lateral face 21 of each fin 20 is flush with the lateral side 6 of stem 2.

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Smith & Nephew Richards, Inc.--"The Bio-Fit.TM. Stem"--No date available.
Smith & Nephew Richards, Inc.--"The Ti-Fit.TM. System"--No date available.
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