Patent ID: 7223293
Filing Date: 2007-05-29
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A prosthesis set for a person with an amputated limb, said prosthesis set comprising: (a) an anchoring part that is disposable in a marrow bone of the amputated limb near a stump of the limb, the anchoring part comprising a bolt-like shape with a stem and a head at one end of the stem, the stem being insertable in the marrow bone with the head disposed at an end of the marrow bone, said head having a shape such that disposition of the anchoring part in the marrow bone of the amputated limb causes a local expansion or bulge in the stump; and (b) a prosthesis sleeve for affixing to the amputated limb, said prosthesis sleeve comprising anchoring means, comprising a bulge corresponding to the local expansion or bulge of the limb, for receiving the local expansion or bulge of the limb and establishing a local form fitting anchorage for the prosthesis sleeve.