Patent ID: 6663670
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An adjustable long bone prosthesis comprising:a first elongated component having a free end and an opposite end having an elongated stem; a second elongated component having a free end and an opposite end having an articulating portion adjustably mateable with said elongated stem so that said first and second components define an adjustable length to approximate the length of a long bone, said articulating portion including a collet having a threaded outer surface and an inner surface arranged for pressure engagement with said elongated stem when said collet is compressed about said stem; and a nut having a threaded inner surface in threaded engagement with said outer surface of said collet, wherein at least one of said collet and said nut defines a tapered surface arranged so that threading said nut onto said collet compresses said collet about said elongated stem.