Locking mechanism for prosthesis components

Details Locking mechanism for prosthesis components Locking mechanism for prosthesis components

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A61F 2/30 (2006.01) A61F 2/34 (2006.01) A61F 2/00 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 1277452

LOCKING MECHANISM FOR PROSTHESIS COMPONENTS Abstract A socket insert component of an acetabular cup prosthesis is held securely within its support shell by a locking mechanism comprising a circumferential groove in the shell concavity perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the concavity, a first circumferential rib on the outer surface of the insert congruent with the groove, and a second circumferential rib on the outer surface of the insert parallel to and proximate the first rib, the first rib snapping into the groove and the second rib being deformed and pressed against the concavity when the insert and shell are assembled.

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