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Weight distributing prosthesis for above and below the knee amputation

  • US 4,778,470 A
  • Filed: 04/19/1985
  • Issued: 10/18/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/1984
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An implantable prosthesis to be attached to a stump of an amputated bone in order to widen the weight bearing area of the bone, said prosthesis comprising a wide base of rigid material, said base having a cross-sectional area much wider than the cross-sectional area of the amputated bone, said base being integrally formed with a substantially cylindrical socket projecting from one face thereof for attaching said prosthesis to said stump, said socket formed of two pieces such that each piece is attached to opposite sides of the outer surface of the bone and each piece having holes therein for receiving fastening means which pass through said holes of one piece through said bone and into said holes of opposite piece thereby clamping said prosthesis to the bone.

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