Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1993-02-26
1995-01-24
Isabella, David
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
A61F 238
Patent
active
053839374
ABSTRACT:
A patellar prosthesis has a dome and a body having a central post and an outwardly facing surface tapering toward said dome in a direction extending away from said central post. A plurality of cavities are formed in said body outwardly facing surface. The cavities include an undercut wall for retention of bone cement upon implantation in a prepared patella.
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