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Method and apparatus for reducing rim loading of an acetabular shell

  • US 20070106391A1
  • Filed: 11/07/2005
  • Published: 05/10/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/07/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A prosthesis for replacing a portion of the anatomy comprising:

  • an outer bone engaging surface;

    an inner bearing surface; and

    a rim disposed between the inner bearing surface and the outer bone engaging surface, the rim including at least one contour operable to reduce loading on the rim.

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