Patent ID: 6913623
Filing Date: 2005-07-05
Classification: A61F,B22F,B33Y

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic implant comprising: a metal core having a first proximal end and a distal send end defining an outer surface, the metal core having a first elastic modulus; and a proximal body that is configured to fit in at least a resected proximal end of a femur fused on the metal core between the first proximal end and the second distal end, a portion of said metal core extending beyond a distal end of said proximal body thereby exposing said outer surface of said portion of said metal core extending beyond said proximal body, the body having a second elastic modulus which is less than the first elastic modulus, wherein the proximal body has a variable thickness that tapers outwardly away from the outer surface toward the first proximal end.