摘要 |
<p>A component (1) of a prosthetic joint comprising a portion to secure the component to a bone and a bearing portion having a bearing surface (3) wherein one more reservoir (6) are situated behind the bearing surface (3), one or more magnet assemblies (5) are associated with the or each reservoir (6) and one or more passages (7) are provided extending between a surface of the component and the or each reservoir (6), and wherein either the bearing surface (3) includes magnetic material or a material that in use has a magnetic surface or the component (1) is adapted for use with a further joint component (2) which has a bearing surface (4) that includes magnetic material or a material that in use has a magnetic surface.</p> |