A metal fixation element is disclosed for receiving a plastic socket component of an artificial hip joint. The fixation element includes a frontal region which faces the pelvic bone. The frontal region has a central bore, with a screw thread to receive an insertion tool. The element also includes at...http://www.google.fr/patents/US5443520?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US5443520 - Cementless fixation element for an artificial hip joint with rotating cover element
Cementless fixation element for an artificial hip joint with rotating cover ...