PROSTHETIC DEVICE FOR LIGAMENT ATTACHMENT AND PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF

摘要

Novel prosthetic devices (10) are disclosed for positioning within a bone channel and receiving a ligament or a tendon (18). The device (10) comprises polymeric bearing means (12) having a longitudinal aperture (16) to receive a ligament or a tendon (18) therethrough, and metallic attachment means (14) securing the bearing means (12) within the bone channel. Further disclosed are processes for the preparation of the prosthetic devices (10) recited herein.