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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7273499 | Modular trial mechanism A prosthetic trial for a joint prosthesis includes a stem having a proximal section and a distal section for implantation in a bone. A body includes a channel receiving at least the proximal section of the stem. A locking mechanism is at least partially disposed wit... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7261741 | Prosthesis with resorbable collar A articulating hemiarthroplasty prosthesis (10) for use in arthroplasty is provided. The prosthesis includes a stem (12) for implantation at least partially within the medullary canal (14) of a long bone (16) and a collar (20). The... | 08/28/2007 |
| 6977000 | Modular trial neck segment A modular trial neck segment is utilized for trialing a hip prosthesis for a total hip arthroplasty. The modular trial neck segment is preferably, but not necessarily, utilized for trialing a hip prosthesis for a total hip arthroplasty. The trial neck segment includ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6193759 | Modular long stem hip trial A prosthetic trial for a femur includes a curved stem rotatably engaged with a body that defines a trunnion. A locking mechanism inhibits rotation of the body with respect to the stem. The trial is configured for either left or right femoral implantation ... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6156070 | Allograft prosthetic joints and method A prosthetic implant for replacing an element of a natural joint includes an elongate core for securing the implant within natural bone at an implant site adjacent the natural joint, the implant including a allograft affixed to the core for interposition ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 5676700 | Interlocking structural elements and method for bone repair, augmentation and replacement Structural elements of biocompatible material are interlocked with one another in an array to repair, augment or replace natural bone, the structural elements each including a hub having a center, and a plurality of posts projecting from the hub and space... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5549706 | Modular hip prosthesis A femoral hip prosthesis comprises a main member, a modular member and a means for connecting the two. The main member has a stem portion and a body portion which are adapted for insertion into the intramedullary canal. The body portion has lateral, poste... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5531793 | Orthopedic implant augmentation and stabilization device A prosthesis is provided for replacing a bone surface. The prosthesis includes an implant having a surface for abutting a bone, and an augment configured to be attached to the surface of the implant by bone cement to compensate for bone loss. The augment ... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5480452 | Femoral prosthesis with wedge having opposed tapers A prosthesis having a proximal portion of a stem formed as a wedge having opposed tapers such that prostheses can be thrust into a medullary canal and achieve fixation without unduly stressing the cortical bone remaining in the femur. Ribs secure the pros... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5458637 | Orthopaedic base component with modular augmentation block An orthopaedic base component and an augmentation block, such as a provisional tibial component 2, which includes an attachment mechanism that ensures that the augmentation block 30 can not inadvertently shift about or disconnect from the tray component 1... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5376124 | Collared hip prosthesis with revision spacer A spacer to be used with femoral hip prostheses. The spacer is placed under a existing collar of a femoral hip prosthesis and cemented or tied in place or both. The spacer comprises a U-shaped segment adapted to fit under a medial collar and partially enc... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5258035 | Femoral prosthesis with wedge having opposed tapers A prosthesis having a proximal portion of a stem formed as a wedge having opposed tapers such that prostheses can be thrust into a medullary canal and achieve fixation without unduly stressing the cortical bone remaining in the femur. Ribs secure the pros... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5211666 | Hip joint femoral component endoprosthesis with a lateral load-transferring support surface A femoral component of a hip endoprosthesis includes a lateral supporting wedge designed to be supported by the proximal lateral femur when in use. The wedge can be an integral part of the material of the femoral component or it can be placed on a standar... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5197988 | Femoral prosthesis The stem of the femoral prosthesis is provided with a slot in the medial narrow side which communicates with a through-bore within the stem adjacent to the collar. In addition, an elastomeric filling is disposed within the through-bore and cooperates with... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5192331 | Shank for a femur head prosthesis The shank for a femur head prosthesis is provided with a cavity in the approximate region which is filled with a plastic or elastic filler. A covering is provided over the filler to avoid contact between the filler and the bone or the bone cement surround... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5092900 | Femur head prosthesis A femur head prosthesis is provided with a shank body for implanting in a femur and a pair of removeably fastened cheeks which are secured to opposite sides at a proximal end of the shank body. The cheeks can be selected from a kit of different sized chee... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5019108 | Modular implant A modular hip implant for left or right side installation as a femoral implant portion of a hip prosthesis. The implant is preferably utilized in a surgical procedure addressing fractures of the femoral neck and may inclue a lateral opening formed through... | 05/28/1991 |
| 5009666 | Plug and method of use A plug for use with a fenestrated prosthesis is provided. The plug and prosthesis combination are to be used when the fenestrated prosthesis is used with bone cement. A method of using the fenestrated prosthesis and plug combination with bone cement is al... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4938772 | Femoral prosthesis The prosthesis stem is provided with a recess on each side having boundary walls concentric to a common center of curvature. Each recess receives a molding which carries a wire mesh structure for the invasion of bone tissue after implantation. Bending of ... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4883492 | Metal bone implant The implanted is constructed with a metal base element and a plastic part which is elastically mounted on the base element and carries a metal grid structure for the ingrowth of bone tissue. The elastic mounting is provided by a prop which extends from a ... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4842606 | Bone implant A bone implant, in particular as a shaft-type prosthesis, which has a mirror-symmetrical shape is proposed, wherein for adaptation to bone regions of the left or right half of the body that in themselves are not mirror-symmetrical, the part having mirror-... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4828566 | Hip joint implant The shank is provided with a recess in the proximal medial region and a U-shaped wire mesh structure is secured within the recess. The wire mesh structure provides for an ingrowth of bone tissue at the medial narrow side of the shank and an absorption of ... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4728333 | Modular prosthesis kit A prosthesis kit comprising an elongate prosthesis body (1) and a series of modular strips (2a, 2b, 2c) of different thicknesses which are suitable for being combined with the body to constitute assemblies of different widths (Da, Db, Dc). Each of the mod... | 03/01/1988 |
| 4718916 | Femur head prosthesis The total implant is constructed of a prosthesis shank, a U-shaped plastic insert which envelops the proximal region of the shank, a deformable sheet metal jacket about the plastic insert and a pair of wedges which are driven into a space between the side... | 01/12/1988 |
| 4718915 | Femoral component of a hip prosthesis The femoral component of a hip prosthesis comprises a shaft, from the upper face of which projects a neck carrying a spherical head intended to seat in a cotyloid component. The shaft, which tapers toward a lower end, is curved to connect the neck to the ... | 01/12/1988 |
| 4012796 | Interpositioning collar for prosthetic bone insert A collar of a low modulus of elasticity material is interpositioned between the collar of a metal prosthetic hip stem implanted in the intermedullary canal of the femur and the adjacent calcar or outer edge of the bone. A flange depends from the insert be... | 03/22/1977 |
