JOINT IMPLANT

摘要

A joint implant (10) is presented having an elongated cylindrical member (12) with an annular spacer (14) which accommodates the diameter of the cylindrical member by fitting loosely over the cylindrical member. The ends of the elongated cylindrical member are designed for insertion into the intramedullary canals (30) of adjacent bones while the annular spacer is designed to cushion the joint and maintain proper spacing between the bones.