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Modular hip joint prosthesis
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-04-25
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Granted: 1997-12-30
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Expires: 2015-04-25
Abstract
Abstract The modular hip prosthesis has an axial stem forming its distal part. Two modular proximal parts can be mounted on the stem from its proximal end and be rigidly connected thereto. Because the prosthesis has two modular parts at its proximal end, it can be optimally adapted to match the bone geometry intraoperatively. The diameter of the prosthesis in its proximal part and the position of the hip joint can be defined independently. Due to its slim shape and a drain for medullary material, the stem can directly be driven into the bone and does not require a pre-drilled cavity.
Inventors
- 👤 Philipp Rolf Kropf
- 👤 Albert Geisser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/32; A61F2/36; A61F2/3609; A61F2/3662; A61F2/367; A61F2/3676; A61F2/46; A61F2/4603; A61F2/28; A61F2002/2835; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30329; A61F2002/30331; A61F2002/30362; A61F2002/30364; A61F2002/30367; A61F2002/30405; A61F2002/30433; A61F2002/30476; A61F2002/30492; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30537; A61F2002/30538; A61F2002/3054; A61F2002/30563; A61F2002/30593; A61F2002/30604; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/3082; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/0033; A61F2220/0041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A modular hip joint prosthesis comprising a stem forming a distal part of said prosthesis, a metaphysary part attachable to said stem from a proximal end of said stem and having a diameter increasing towards a proximal end of said metaphysary part, an outer surface of said metaphysary part providing a widening surface section of said prosthesis, and a cervical part attachable to said stem from said proximal end of said stem and carrying a laterally-projecting neck for receiving a ball or head of the hip joint, said cervical part alone defining the angle of projection of said laterally-projecting neck, wherein said proximal end of said stem extends into said cervical part and comprises a circular circumferential groove and flat lateral faces facing outwardly for rigidly connecting said stem to a tool for driving said stem into a bone, wherein said distal part is threadless and extends from said metaphysary part, and wherein said stem, said metaphysary part, and said cervical part are three separate modular parts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A modular hip joint prosthesis comprising a stem forming a distal part of said prosthesis, a metaphysary part attachable to said stem from a proximal end of said stem and having a diameter increasing towards a proximal end of said metaphysary part, an outer surface of said metaphysary part providing a widening surface section of said prosthesis, and a cervical part attachable to said stem from said proximal end of said stem and carrying a laterally-projecting neck for receiving a ball or head of the hip joint, said cervical part alone defining the angle of projection of said laterally-projecting neck, wherein said proximal end of said stem extends into said cervical part and comprises a circular circumferential groove and flat lateral faces facing outwardly for rigidly connecting said stem to a tool for driving said stem into a bone, wherein said distal part is threadless and extends from said metaphysary part, and wherein said stem, said metaphysary part, and said cervical part are three separate modular parts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The prosthesis of claim 1, wherein said cervical part is rigidly connected to said proximal end of said metaphysary part so that said cervical part is not rotatable in respect to said metaphysary part.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The prosthesis of claim 1, wherein said cervical part is adjacent to said proximal end of said metaphysary part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The prosthesis of claim 3, comprising means for pulling said cervical part against said stem, thereby pushing said metaphysary part toward said stem.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The prosthesis of claim 1, wherein a distal section of said stem has a diameter between 7 mm and 23 mm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The prosthesis of claim 1, wherein said neck is an integral portion of said cervical part.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
189 words
A modular hip joint prosthesis comprising a stem forming a distal part of said prosthesis, a metaphysary part attachable to said stem from a proximal end of said stem and having a diameter increasing towards a proximal end of said metaphysary part, an outer surface of said metaphysary part providing a widening surface section of said prosthesis, a cervical part adjacent to said proximal end of said metaphysary part, attachable to said stem from said proximal end of said stem, and carrying a laterally-projecting neck for receiving a ball or head of the hip joint, said cervical part defining the angle of projection of said laterally-projecting neck, and a coupling means engaging said cervical part and said stem for pulling said cervical part against said stem, thereby pushing said metaphysary part against said stem, wherein said coupling means comprises a coupling member with arms engaging a circular circumferential groove of a proximal end of said stem and a threading for receiving a screw, wherein said coupling means is located in an opening of said cervical part and wherein walls of said opening prevent said arms from disengaging said groove.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
189 words
A modular hip joint prosthesis comprising a stem forming a distal part of said prosthesis, a metaphysary part attachable to said stem from a proximal end of said stem and having a diameter increasing towards a proximal end of said metaphysary part, an outer surface of said metaphysary part providing a widening surface section of said prosthesis, a cervical part adjacent to said proximal end of said metaphysary part, attachable to said stem from said proximal end of said stem, and carrying a laterally-projecting neck for receiving a ball or head of the hip joint, said cervical part defining the angle of projection of said laterally-projecting neck, and a coupling means engaging said cervical part and said stem for pulling said cervical part against said stem, thereby pushing said metaphysary part against said stem, wherein said coupling means comprises a coupling member with arms engaging a circular circumferential groove of a proximal end of said stem and a threading for receiving a screw, wherein said coupling means is located in an opening of said cervical part and wherein walls of said opening prevent said arms from disengaging said groove.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The prosthesis of claim 7, wherein said metaphysary part and a shoulder of said stem comprises interlocking profiles.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The prosthesis of claim 7, wherein said stem extends through said metaphysary part and into said cervical part.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
129 words
A modular hip joint prosthesis comprising a stem forming a distal part of said prosthesis, a metaphysary part axially attachable to said stem from a proximal end of said stem and having a diameter increasing towards a proximal end of said metaphysary part, an outer surface of said metaphysary part providing a widening surface section of said prosthesis, a cervical part axially attachable to said stem from said proximal end of said stem and carrying a laterally-projecting neck for receiving a ball or head of the hip joint, said cervical part alone defining the angle of projection of said laterally-projecting neck, wherein said stem extends through said metaphysary part and into said cervical part, wherein said stem, said metaphysary part, and said cervical part are three separate modular parts.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
129 words
A modular hip joint prosthesis comprising a stem forming a distal part of said prosthesis, a metaphysary part axially attachable to said stem from a proximal end of said stem and having a diameter increasing towards a proximal end of said metaphysary part, an outer surface of said metaphysary part providing a widening surface section of said prosthesis, a cervical part axially attachable to said stem from said proximal end of said stem and carrying a laterally-projecting neck for receiving a ball or head of the hip joint, said cervical part alone defining the angle of projection of said laterally-projecting neck, wherein said stem extends through said metaphysary part and into said cervical part, wherein said stem, said metaphysary part, and said cervical part are three separate modular parts.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The prosthesis of claim 10 further comprising means for pulling said stem toward a proximal end of said cervical part.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
66 words
The prosthesis of claim 10, wherein said means for pulling said stem comprises a coupling member with spring arms engaging a circular circumferential groove of a proximal end of said stem and with a threading for receiving a screw, wherein said coupling member is located in an opening of said cervical part and wherein walls of said opening prevent said spring arms from disengaging said groove.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
The prosthesis of claim 11, wherein a distal end section of said metaphysary part abuts against a shoulder of said stem and a proximal end section of said metaphysary part abuts against said cervical part.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
35 words
The prosthesis of claim 10, wherein said metaphysary part comprises a frusto-conical section reaching into a matching opening of said cervical part and wherein said stem extends through said frusto-conical section into said cervical part.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
162 words
A modular hip joint prosthesis comprising a stem forming a distal part of said prosthesis, a metaphysary part attachable to said stem from a proximal end of said stem and having a diameter increasing towards a proximal end of said metaphysary part, an outer surface of said metaphysary part providing a widening surface section of said prosthesis, a cervical part attachable to said stem from said proximal end of said stem and carrying a laterally-projecting neck for receiving a ball or head of the hip joint, said cervical part alone defining the angle of projection of said laterally-projecting neck, and a coupling means for pulling said stem toward said cervical part, said coupling means comprising arms for engaging a circular circumferential groove of a proximal end of said stem and a threading for receiving a screw, wherein said coupling means is located in an opening of said cervical part and wherein walls of said opening prevent said arms from disengaging said groove.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
162 words
A modular hip joint prosthesis comprising a stem forming a distal part of said prosthesis, a metaphysary part attachable to said stem from a proximal end of said stem and having a diameter increasing towards a proximal end of said metaphysary part, an outer surface of said metaphysary part providing a widening surface section of said prosthesis, a cervical part attachable to said stem from said proximal end of said stem and carrying a laterally-projecting neck for receiving a ball or head of the hip joint, said cervical part alone defining the angle of projection of said laterally-projecting neck, and a coupling means for pulling said stem toward said cervical part, said coupling means comprising arms for engaging a circular circumferential groove of a proximal end of said stem and a threading for receiving a screw, wherein said coupling means is located in an opening of said cervical part and wherein walls of said opening prevent said arms from disengaging said groove.
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