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Hip Implant Modified To Increase Probability Of RetentionModification in design of hip implant proposed to increase likelihood of retention of implant in femur after hip-repair surgery. Decreases likelihood of patient distress and expense associated with repetition of surgery after failed implant procedure. Intended to provide more favorable flow of cement used to bind implant in proximal extreme end of femur, reducing structural flaws causing early failure of implant/femur joint.
Document ID
19950065619
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Canabal, Francisco, III
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 19
Issue: 9
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
MFS-28987
Accession Number
95B10460
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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