A modular hip prosthesis for the replacement of a portion of the femur is provided. The prosthesis is assembled from a kit that includes a stem member having an upper portion and a lower portion, with the lower portion sized to be received in the femur. The kit also includes a body member that is sized to replace a portion of the femur and is configured to be received over the upper portion of a stem member. The kit also includes a head member that is sized to replace the head of the femur. A neck member is provided to attach the head member to the body member to form an assembled prosthesis.
申请公布号
US5181928(A)
申请公布日期
1993.01.26
申请号
US19890450058
申请日期
1989.12.13
申请人
BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION
发明人
BOLESKY, RICHARD;SMITH, TODD S.;WHITCRAFT, JR., CHARLES E.