Flexible orthopaedic stem apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5549702
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08328363

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An orthopaedic prosthesis for implantation in a patient's intramedullary canal includes a prosthesis body and a removable prosthesis stem portion that is connectable to the prosthesis body at the lower end portion of the prosthesis body. The stem is formed of an elongated stem member that is preferably conically shaped, having an inner elongated conical core with proximal and distal end portions. A helical portion extends around the core beginning at a position adjacent to the proximal end and terminating at a position adjacent to the distal end. The stem and body can be connectable using a wedge lock or taper-like connection. The prosthesis stem can provide a socket with internal threads for attaching a removal tool thereto.

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SMITH & NEPHEW RICHARDS INCMEMPHIS TN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fallin, Thomas W Champaign, IL 13 1112
Ries, Michael D Cooperstown, NY 46 1060
Tokish, Jr Leonard J Cordova, TN 9 1683

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