Apparatus and method for advancing synovial fluid in a prosthetic joint
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Dec 5, 2006
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Jun 10, 2004
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Dec 5, 2002
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Dec 5, 2002
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A prosthetic orthopaedic head has a fluid chamber defined therein. A fluid filter is positioned in the fluid chamber. In response to a load being exerted on the prosthetic head, synovial fluid is advanced through a filter thereby removing debris from the synovial fluid. A method of operating a prosthesis is also disclosed.
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