Segmented prosthetic articulation

Details Segmented prosthetic articulation Segmented prosthetic articulation

1994-12-21

1996-08-27

Willse, David H.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 23, 403133, 403135, A61F 234, A61F 236

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055497004

ABSTRACT:
A ball and socket prosthetic joint device. A plurality of curved rigid segments are embedded within and extend out of a polymeric cushion to form a discontinuous hemispherical bearing surface for slidable engagement with a continuous hemispherical bearing surface.

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