WO2003034952A3 - Prosthesis - Google Patents

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WO2003034952A3
WO2003034952A3 PCT/US2002/032148 US0232148W WO03034952A3 WO 2003034952 A3 WO2003034952 A3 WO 2003034952A3 US 0232148 W US0232148 W US 0232148W WO 03034952 A3 WO03034952 A3 WO 03034952A3
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bone
collar
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prosthesis
engagement
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James B Grimes
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James B Grimes
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Abstract

A prosthesis (21) for implantation in a bone (F) includes a collar (25) having a first surface (27) and a second surface (29) generally on an opposite side of the collar (25) for engaging the bone (F) and transferring forces to the bone (F). A neck (33) extends outwardly from the first surface (27) and is adapted to receive a ball (35) thereon. A stem (37) extends outwardly from the second surface (29) of the collar (25) for reception in the bone (F). The second surface (29) is shaped to promote force transmitting engagement of the second surface (29) with the bone (F) over at least a substantial portion of the second surface (29), to limit engagement of the second surface (29) with the bone (F) at an area of stress concentration in the second surface (29), and to inhibit line contact between the second surface (29) and bone (F).
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