Patent ID: 8926708
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for attaching a tissue ingrowth surface to a prosthetic femoral stem during fabrication comprising: obtaining a prosthetic femoral stem having first and second solid portions spaced along a longitudinal axis and respectively having first and second diameters, the first diameter larger than the second diameter; obtaining a modular augment having a first end, a second end, a constant diameter region, and an inwardly tapered region, said augment defined by: gripping the plurality of non-porous posts with a tool engaging the flat outwardly facing surfaces of the posts; and press-fitting the augment onto the first portion of the prosthetic femoral stem by applying a force to the tool gripping the outwardly facing surfaces of the non-porous posts.