Joint prosthesis

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6007580
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08973361

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The invention relates to a joint prosthesis intended to be mounted between two bones to be joined together. The joint prosthesis comprises a spacer part, intended to be placed between the joint surfaces of the bones to be joined. The spacer part is manufactured of biodegradable polymer, co-polymer, polymer mixture and/or composite. The spacer part is, at least under tissue conditions, porous and elastic. The joint prosthesis further comprises fixation parts which are arranged to fix the spacer part to the bones to be joined, and which are manufactured of biodegradable material.

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  • BIONX IMPLANTS OY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lehtimaki, Mauri Kangasala, FI 3 404
Lehto, Matti Tampere, FI 4 404
Paasimaa, Senja Helsinki, FI 4 662
Tormala, Pertti Tampere, FI 66 8950

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