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Abstract

The present invention relates to a new and improved design for a device utilized as an interlocking femoral prosthesis under medical circumstances wherein either the femoral bone is fractured or there exists total hip failure requiring a hip replacement. By having the interlocking femoral prosthesis device be of an overall length, as in the case of a fracture, such that the lower portion of said device extends below the point of fracture of said femur and by utilizing three surgical screws for securing the interlocking femoral prosthesis within the femur canal, two of said screws passing distally through two elliptical holes formed within the interlocking femoral prosthesis, same being located below the fracture line of said femur when said device is implanted as related to a fracture situation and one of said screws passing proximally through one circular hole formed within the interlocking femoral prosthesis, at its upper portion which is positioned as in the case of a fracture, above the location of said fracture, when said device is implanted as related to a fracture situation, there is achieved the overall objects and advantages of the invention. Additionally, by having that portion of the device that is adjacent to the upper circular hole formed therein by of a porous construction, there is further achieved additional means for said device to anchor itself during the healing process to the femoral bone.

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First Claim