Composite prosthesis

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A61F 2/30 (2006.01) A61L 27/44 (2006.01) B29C 35/02 (2006.01) B29C 70/86 (2006.01) A61F 2/00 (2006.01) A61F 2/36 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2095762

A composite stem for a prosthesis, particularly a hip prosthesis, including a metal core and a fiber reinforced composite shell surrounding the core to provide modulus values that are similar to bone. The composite shell is preferably composed of braided fibers and a thermoplastic resin. The stiffness of the prosthesis can be varied along the length of the stem.

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