Joint prosthesis variable flexibility
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Jun 12, 2001
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Feb 29, 2000
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Feb 29, 2000
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A joint prosthesis having an intramedullary insert. The intramedullary insert has an elongated body with an attached coil spring. The coil spring may be constructed to provide variable flexibility at different locations along the spring. A control rod is inserted through the coil spring and attached thereto further modifying the flexibility of the coil spring. The shape of the control rod may be varied throughout its length producing different flexibility. The selection of a particular coil spring and a particular control rod resulting in particular joint prosthesis.
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