Femoral neck prosthesis
CA 2609424 C · Owner: Zimmer Gmbh · Inventors: Willi, Roland; Grappiolo, Guido
Overview
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The invention relates to a shaft for a femoral neck prosthesis which , comprises an anchoring area (27 29) which is arranged inside the femur in order to anchor the prosthesis into bone a head area which is axially , adjacent to the anchoring area (27 29) on the proximal side, said head area comprising a device (13) which is connected to the prosthesis head (15) in , addition to a distal end which is arranged opposite the head area in the axial direction of the anchoring area (27, 29). The invention is characterised in that the maximum cross-sectional dimension of the head area is at the most equal and, in particular, smaller than the maximum diameter of the anchoring area (27, 29), …
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- Filed May 24, 2006 and granted February 25, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 24, 2026.
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