METAL/COMPOSITE HYBRID ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS

摘要

Metal/composite hybrid orthopedic implants are disclosed that are useful prosthetic devices. The hybrid implant comprises an intraosseous metal portion and an intraosseous composite portion. The composite portion is comprised of filaments nonli- nearly disposed to produce a structure of variable modulus along its length. Also disclosed are a variety of means to secure the me- tal portion to the composite portion. The method of making the various implants is also disclosed.