Patent ID: 6716250
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An apparatus for a femoral prosthetic device for use with a conventional synthetic femoral head used with femoral components and the artificial sockets that replace the acetabulum that forms the ball and socket joint, comprising:a) an elongated stem element, said stem element having an upper end and a lower end; b) an elongated stem disposed on said lower end of said stem element, said stem for insertion into the femur; c) an enlarged collar disposed on said upper end of said stem element, said collar having a longitudinal recess therein; d) a slotted recess disposed in said longitudinal recess for receiving a grooved shaft, said recess having an upper and a lower end; e) a threaded recess disposed on the lower end of said slotted recess; f) a neck element disposed on said enlarged collar, said neck element having an underside; g) a neck disposed on said neck element, said neck for connection to the femoral head, said neck being offset laterally from said neck element; h) a grooved shaft extending through said neck element and out the underside of said neck element for insertion into and mating with said slotted recess; said grooved shaft having a central recess therein; and, i) a locking means for insertion into said grooved shaft, said locking means having means thereon for mating to said threaded recess to secure the neck element therein.