Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1991-05-16
1993-03-30
Frinks, Ronald
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
623 16, 623 18, A61F 236
Patent
active
051979900
ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic intramedullary femoral prosthesis provided with a separate preformed sheath made from an acrylic material which is dimensioned to enclose the prosthesis stem from the distal tip to a location on the stem which will be adjacent the proximal cut end of the femur with which it will be used.
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Lawes Peter
Vanderlinden Jacques
Akers Lawrence C.
Augustin Raymond W.
Frinks Ronald
Howmedica International Inc.
Richardson Peter C.
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