Stem of artificial hip joint

Details Stem of artificial hip joint Stem of artificial hip joint

2005-09-13

2005-09-13

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3732)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

Reexamination Certificate

active

06942702

ABSTRACT:
A stem of an artificial hip joint is capable of removing a gap that may be formed between a proximal portion of a femur and a backside of the stem. The stem has an upper end portion to face a proximal side and a backside to face a greater trochanter and is adapted for insertion into, and fixation to, a medullary space of a femur. The stem has a through bore opened both to the upper end portion and the vicinity of proximal end of the backside.

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