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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2007
Filed:
Oct. 14, 2003
Magnus Jacobsson, Mölndal, SE;
Lars Carlsson, Kullavik, SE;
Björn Albrektsson, Fjäräs, SE;
Stig Wennberg, Gunnilse, SE;
Tord Röstlund, Kullavik, SE;
Magnus Jacobsson, Mölndal, SE;
Lars Carlsson, Kullavik, SE;
Björn Albrektsson, Fjäräs, SE;
Stig Wennberg, Gunnilse, SE;
Tord Röstlund, Kullavik, SE;
Astra Tech AB, MoIndal, SE;
Abstract
The invention provides a prosthesis structure for anchorage to the joint end of an articulatory part of a joint in a human or animal body which comprises an engagement element which presents a flat or a substantially flat engagement surface for engaging with a complementary joint end surface provided at the joint end and an elongate fixture connected to and spaced from the engagement surface for insertion into a complementary bore provided at the joint end at a distance from the joint end surface. The invention further provides that the elongate fixture forms an acute angle with the engagement surface.