Patent ID: 7947081
Filing Date: 2011-05-24
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A skeletal implant for replacing a human bone, said implant comprising: a continuous, three dimensional, and elongated extending member having a longitudinal axis extending from a proximal end to a distal end, wherein the proximal and distal ends are configured for articulating with a respective additional bone, at least one of the proximal end and distal end including an over-molded end defining a recessed interior adapted to support an end of the respective additional bone in a joint defining relationship; an inner reinforcing member and an outer plasticized and fluid resistant layer encasing said inner reinforcing member; an interior passageway defined within said inner reinforcing member and which supports a volume of an inserted lubricant; a fluid injection port and associated valve accessible to said interior passageway defined in said inner reinforcing member, from a surface of a surrounding outer layer, said valve configured to communicate said lubricant to said inner reinforcing member; a structurally rigid foam disposed between said inner reinforcing member and said outer plasticized layer; and a plurality of synthetic ligaments in-molded at outer edge locations as said over-molded end.