| 摘要 |
<p>A kit for producing a modular prosthesis (10) is provided, the kit including a first prosthesis member (12) having a cavity such as a bore (14) formed in it, and a clamp (30) releasably clamped in the cavity (14). The clamp (30), which may be a rod having an axial bore (32) through a portion of its length, is subjected to a stretching force to cause the diameter of the clamp (30) to be reduced enough so that the clamp (30) is received in the cavity (14). As the stimulus is withdrawn, the clamp (30) returns towards its initial configuration, and in so doing, expands against the walls of the cavity (14). A second prosthesis member (16) may be configured to receive a portion of the first member (12) such that expansion of the clamp (30) in the cavity (14) of the first member (12) concurrently causes that member (12) to expand into contact with the second member (16) to clamp the members (12, 16) together.</p> |
