Patent ID: 6048365
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A set of modular components from among which an implantable two-piece orthopedic hip prosthesis can be assembled, comprising:a first implantable orthopedic femoral hip stem prosthesis having a neck, said neck having a male conical taper surface;a second implantable orthopedic femoral hip stem prosthesis having a neck, said neck having a male conical taper surface; andan implantable orthopedic femoral head prosthesis connectable directly onto at least one of the first and second implantable orthopedic femoral hip stem prostheses and having an opening with a key located inside said opening, said opening having a female conical taper surface;said respective male and female conical taper surfaces being sized and configured for mutual taper-locked interconnection if engaged to form said two-piece orthopedic hip prosthesis;at least one of said first and second implantable orthopedic femoral hip stem prostheses being keyed in combination with said key in said opening to prevent engagement of the respective male conical taper surface with the female conical taper surface.