Shock absorbent prosthetic hip joint

Details Shock absorbent prosthetic hip joint Shock absorbent prosthetic hip joint

1993-04-28

1995-02-14

Green, Randall L.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 22, 623 18, A61F 236, A61F 232, A61F 230

Patent

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053891074

ABSTRACT:
A shock absorbent prosthetic hip joint is provided, including a socket section that is attachable to the pelvic bone and a ball section that is pivotably engaged with the socket section. There is a first shock absorber section attached to the ball section and a second shock absorber section attached to an upper part of the femur bone. The second shock absorber section slidably engages the first shock absorber section. A spring is disposed between the first and second shock absorber sections for cushioning a compressive force applied between the femur and pelvic bones.

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