Prosthetic device for use as a hip joint

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Category

A - Human Necessities

Subcategory

61

Subsubcategory

F

CPC

3/104

IPC codes

A61F 2/32 (2006.01) A61B 17/86 (2006.01) A61F 2/00 (2006.01) A61F 2/34 (2006.01) A61F 2/36 (2006.01)

Type

Patent

Patent number

CA 1054303

Description

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A prosthetic device for use as a hip joint comprises a substantially spherical portion locatable in the acetabulur fossa of a pelvic bone, and a shank portion locatable in a femur. The spherical portion is anchored within the fossa by a holding member which is inserted into a hole in the pelvic bone from the side opposite the fossa. The spherical portion and shank portion are of one-piece construction and are composed of flexible material to enable the shank portion to be flexed during insertion of the device. - 1 -

Application Number

255709

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