CERAMIC SANDWICH INSERT FOR AN ARTIFICIAL HIP JOINT

摘要

The invention relates to a sandwich insert, comprising an inner ceramic sliding cup (1) that is surrounded by a plastic cover (2), for inserting int o an outer, metal cup of an artificial hip joint. According to the invention, the sliding cup (1) has a stud (3) on the outer end facing towards the opening, in order to increase its resistance to impact while using minimal construction space.