Intermedics Orthopedics, Inc.

James E Williams

Aaron A Hofmann

Kenneth J Gardner

Kenneth A Gustke

A prosthesis having a proximal portion of a stem formed as a wedge having opposed tapers such that prostheses can be thrust into a medullary canal and achieve fixation without unduly stressing the cortical bone remaining in the femur. Ribs secure the prosthesis against medial-lateral motion. Simultaneously, a degree of flexibility is provided in an anterior-posterior direction. A slotted distal portion of the stem is flared to enhance fixation distally.

Femoral prosthesis with wedge having opposed tapers

A spacer to be used with femoral hip prostheses. The spacer is placed under a existing collar of a femoral hip prosthesis and cemented or tied in place or both. The spacer comprises a U-shaped segment adapted to fit under a medial collar and partially enclose part of a proximal portion of the stem of a hip prosthesis. Spacer plugs are provided to offset the spacer slightly and provide a space which is filled with bone cement (PMMA), securely attaching the spacer to the prosthesis. A distal ledge which lies adjacent the proximal body of the prosthesis keeps the cement enclosed between the stem and the spacer. An area of porous coating is provided distally. A peripheral groove is also provided.

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James E Williams