Modular prosthesis system with hybrid fixation

A modular system for hybrid fixation of a joint prosthesis into a bone cavity includes a sleeve (12) having a bore (24) therethrough. The sleeve (12) is cementable within the bone cavity (50). A prosthetic component (10) is insertable into the bore (24) of the sleeve (12). The prosthetic component (...

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Main Authors MANASAS, MARK A, DEXTRADEUR, ALAN J, BIANCO, PETER T
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 28.04.1999
Edition6
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Summary:A modular system for hybrid fixation of a joint prosthesis into a bone cavity includes a sleeve (12) having a bore (24) therethrough. The sleeve (12) is cementable within the bone cavity (50). A prosthetic component (10) is insertable into the bore (24) of the sleeve (12). The prosthetic component (10) is retained within the sleeve (12) and secured to the bone without cement.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP19980308566