Modular neck for femur replacement surgery
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Dec 13, 2005
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Apr 17, 2003
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Oct 15, 2002
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Apr 14, 1998
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A prosthesis device for hip surgery replacement has a main body portion which is implanted in the femur of a patient. A series of adapters are provided from which one is selected. Each adapter has a tapered shank which is received a corresponding tapered bore in the main body portion forming a first lock therein. The adapter has tapered teeth which engage corresponding tapered teeth in the bore in the main body portion, forming a second lock. The adapter is indexed with respect to the main body portion. A method of use is disclosed.
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