Abstract:
A porous tantalum metal hollow screw comprises a screw shaft and a screw head. The screw shaft and the screw head are integrally formed. A thread is disposed on the outer surface of the front end of the screw shaft, and the ratio of the length of the thread to the length of the screw shaft is 1:1.7-2.3. The screw head is a conical screw head having a cylindrical screw top, and the included angle between the conical surface of the conical screw head and the central line of the screw shaft ranges from 44° to 46°. Grooves symmetric about the central line of the screw shaft are formed in the outer surfaces of the two sides of the cylindrical screw top; the included angle between the two inclined surfaces of each groove is 60°. A through hole is formed in the central shaft of the screw shaft. A smooth sliding shaft is disposed between the thread and the screw head. By means of the structure of the hollow screw, screwing-in and firm fixation of the hollow screw are facilitated, secondary displacement at a bone fracture part is avoided, the defect of deformation of the tail part of the screw when the screw is screwed in is overcome, and force can reach the front end uniformly, thereby reducing the possibility of deformation and cracking of the screw.
Abstract:
A medical device for implantation in a hip joint of a patient, the medical device comprising a prosthetic caput femur (819) comprising: a spherical portion adapted to be received in an acetabulum or a prosthetic acetabulum (65) fixated to the pelvic bone (9) of the patient. The medical device further comprises a releasing member (820) adapted to restrain the spherical portion in the acetabulum or the prosthetic acetabulum. The releasing member is further adapted to release the spherical portion from the acetabulum or the prosthetic acetabulum, when a strain, exceeding a predetermined threshold, is exerted on the hip joint, thereby releasing the prosthetic caput femur from the acetabulum or prosthetic acetabulum.
Abstract:
A hip joint prosthesis adapted to be implanted in a hip joint of a human patient. The hip joint prosthesis has a length axis extending in a proximal-distal direction when implanted. The hip joint prosthesis comprises a first proximal area and a second distal area, and wherein said first proximal area comprises a first metallic material having a first elasticity and wherein said second distal area comprises a second metallic material having a second elasticity. The first and second metallic materials are connected through net attractive forces, and the first and second metallic materials have different elasticity, such that the difference in elasticity affects the elasticity of the hip joint prosthesis along the length axis thereof.
Abstract:
A femur fixation device including an elongated nail configured for insertion into the medullary canal of the femur and a buttress element extending from the elongated nail. The buttress element is configured to reinforce the lesser trochanter region of the femur and assist in stabilizing the head portion of the femur.
Abstract:
A hip prosthesis includes an acetabular cup and a femoral component comprising a head and a stem, wherein the stem comprises a truss structure, the truss structure comprising a space truss comprising a plurality of planar truss units having a plurality of struts joined at nodes, wherein the web structure is configured to interface with bone tissue.
Abstract:
A lubrication device for lubricating a joint of a human or mammal patient, which is entirely implantable in a patient's body, comprises a reservoir for storing a lubricating fluid and a fluid connection for introducing the lubricating fluid into the joint when the device is implanted in the patient's body. Further, the fluid connection comprises a fluid connection device connecting the reservoir with the joint such that a lubricating fluid flow is established from the reservoir into the joint. The fluid connection comprises either an infusion needle adapted to be intermittently placed into the joint for injecting the lubricating fluid, or a tube adapted to be permanently placed into the joint for continuously injecting the lubricating fluid.
Abstract:
A trochanter attachment device can include a plate for attachment to an inner portion of a greater trochanter of a femur, a collar for attaching the plate to a hip implant, and a fastener for securing the collar to a hip implant. The trochanter attachment device can include a groove or other feature for receiving a reinforcing material, such as a wire or a cable, such as to reinforce an attachment of the device to the greater trochanter and/or the hip implant. The trochanter attachment device can include an insert attachable to the plate and configured to attach the plate to the greater trochanter. All or a portion of the plate and/or the insert can include a porous material, such as to promote bone ingrowth of the greater trochanter.