Patent ID: 6284002
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
An implant for replacing the proximal portion of a femur having a substantially intact natural femoral neck, medial side, lateral side, greater trochanter and lesser trochanter, the implant comprising:a solid body member having a longitudinal axis, a distal end, a proximal end and at least one passage through the body member in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body member, and being configured for positioning, in use, in the natural femoral neck;a head member having a distal end and a proximal spherical portion configured for positioning in a natural or prosthetic hip socket;a joining portion positioned between the distal end of the head member and the proximal end of the body member; andat least one fastener for insertion, in use, through the greater trochanter and the passage of the body member in a direction towards the lesser trochanter of the femur without passing therethrough.