Metal/composite hybrid orthopedic implants

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5591233
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08442072

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Metal/Composite hybrid orthopedic implants are disclosed that are useful prosthetic devices. The hybrid implant comprises an intraosseous metal portion and an intraosseous composite portion. The composite portion is comprised of filaments nonlinearly disposed to produce a structure of variable modulus along its length. Also disclosed are a variety of means to secure the metal portion to the composite portion. The method of making the various implants is also disclosed.

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DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC700 ORTHOPAEDIC DRIVE WARSAW IN 46581

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Kelman, David C Winona Lake, IN 64 3415
Trentacosta, Joseph D Wilmington, DE 20 473

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