摘要 |
<p>The invention provides a stem implant device typically for use to be received in a hip as part of hip replacement apparatus. The implant (2) has a tapered design and includes an intermediate portion (10) with a surface finish which encourages bone in-growth and a plurality of groups of rib members (12) which improve the stability of the implant in the host bone without pain and enhance long term fixation.</p> |