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Porous coated total hip replacement system
Assignee: DJO LLC
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Filing: 1989-10-31
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Granted: 1991-04-02
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Expires: 2009-10-31
Abstract
Abstract Hip joint prosthesis for replacing diseased or defective joints including a femoral stem, vacuum cast of cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and hot isostatically pressed (HIP'd) both before and after porous coating to provide an additional 50% greater strength in high cycle fatigue loading than all comparable porous coated devices of prior art, with optimal porous coating parameters scientifically and clinically determined for 75% greater fixation than all comparable devices of prior art, anatomically shaped and easily constructed in right and left configurations and a range of sizes, a femoral head which attaches to the stem intraoperatively, and an acetabular component consisting of a polymer bearing-type insert mechanically fixed inside a metal shell, the bearing surface articulating with the femoral head.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen D. Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L27/00; A61L27/02; A61L27/04; A61L27/047; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/30767; A61F2/32; A61F2/36; A61F2/3609; A61F2/3662; A61F2/367; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30329; A61F2002/30476; A61F2002/305; A61F2/34; A61F2002/3401; A61L2430/00; A61L2430/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
284 words
A hip joint prosthesis comprising, in combination: an inert metal alloy intramedullary stem having posterior, proximal anterior and distal anterior surfaces defined by respective confluent arcs which enable said stem to anatomically conform to the femoral canal, the stem having a medial collar adjacent an upper end of a proximal portion, the collar extending medially outwardly from the stem for engagement with the calcar region of the femur, said upper end terminating in a tapered shaft adapted to receive a femoral head component, the stem having a smooth distal portion with a lower end flattened to form an anterior stem tip to avoid impingement with the cortices, thereby preventing distal loading and consequent mid-thigh pain; a porous coating of metal beads providing a porous surface of interconnected three dimensional pores over the proximal portion of the stem and an underside of said medial collar, said coating adapted to mechanically interlock the proximal stem area with both soft cancellous and hard cortical bone tissue of the femur; an inert metal alloy femoral head having a smooth substantially spherical outer bearing surface and adapted to be attached to the tapered shaft of the stem, intraoperatively; an inert metal alloy acetabular cup for attachment to the acetabulum having a substantially hemispherical shape and inner and outer surfaces, with a porous coating of metal beads affixed to substantially all of said outer surface to thereby provide a porous surface of interconnected three dimensional pores, said inner surface being substantially smooth; and an inert high density polymeric bearing having a substantially hemispherical shape and adapted to be attachably received within said cup and to receive the femoral head so as to permit said femoral head to articulate freely therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
284 words
A hip joint prosthesis comprising, in combination: an inert metal alloy intramedullary stem having posterior, proximal anterior and distal anterior surfaces defined by respective confluent arcs which enable said stem to anatomically conform to the femoral canal, the stem having a medial collar adjacent an upper end of a proximal portion, the collar extending medially outwardly from the stem for engagement with the calcar region of the femur, said upper end terminating in a tapered shaft adapted to receive a femoral head component, the stem having a smooth distal portion with a lower end flattened to form an anterior stem tip to avoid impingement with the cortices, thereby preventing distal loading and consequent mid-thigh pain; a porous coating of metal beads providing a porous surface of interconnected three dimensional pores over the proximal portion of the stem and an underside of said medial collar, said coating adapted to mechanically interlock the proximal stem area with both soft cancellous and hard cortical bone tissue of the femur; an inert metal alloy femoral head having a smooth substantially spherical outer bearing surface and adapted to be attached to the tapered shaft of the stem, intraoperatively; an inert metal alloy acetabular cup for attachment to the acetabulum having a substantially hemispherical shape and inner and outer surfaces, with a porous coating of metal beads affixed to substantially all of said outer surface to thereby provide a porous surface of interconnected three dimensional pores, said inner surface being substantially smooth; and an inert high density polymeric bearing having a substantially hemispherical shape and adapted to be attachably received within said cup and to receive the femoral head so as to permit said femoral head to articulate freely therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hip joint prosthesis of claim 1 in which about 45% of the surface of the stem.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The hip joint prosthesis of claim 1 in which the collar extends beyond the stem on the medial side only.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The hip joint of claim 1 in which the porous coating on the stem has a pore size of at least 250 μm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The hip joint of claim 1 in which the porous coating on the stem has a pore size of about 300 μm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The hip joint of claim 1 in which the porous coating on the stem is at least 1 mm in thickness.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The hip joint of claim 1 in which the porous coating on the stem has a pore volume in excess of 40% but no more than 50%.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The hip joint of claim 1 in which the porous coating on the metal cup has a pore size of at least 250 μm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The hip joint of claim 1 in which the porous coating on the metal cup has a pore size of about 300 μm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The hip joint of claim 1 in which the porous coating on the metal cup is at least 1 mm in thickness.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The hip joint of claim 1 in which the porous coating on the metal cup has a pore volume in excess of 40% but no more than 50%.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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The hip joint of claim 1 in which the femoral head has an opening therein tapered to correspond to the taper of the shaft portion of the stem, so that the femoral head may be used with stems of varying neck lengths.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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The hip joint of claim 1 in which the acetabular cup has a plurality of radially positioned openings and one central sighting opening thereon to assure uniform intimacy with bone and for fastening means to attach the cup to the acetabulum.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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The hip joint of claim 1 in which the acetabular means and the polymeric bearing means have groove and rim means, respectively thereon to snap fit and secure the acetabular cup means and polymeric bearing means together.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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The hip joint of claim 1 in which the acetabular cup and the polymeric bearing means have cooperating locking means to secure the bearing means from rotating within the acetabular cup means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
44 words
The hip joint of claim 1 in which the intramedullary stem is made of a vacuum cast cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy and hot isostatically pressing both before and after the porous coating is applied, said alloy being inert to the surrounding body tissue and biological fluids.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The hip joint of claim 1 in which femoral head is made of a cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy that is inert to the surrounding body tissue and biological fluids.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The hip joint of claim 1 in which acetabular cup is made of a cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy that is inert to the surrounding body tissue and biological fluids.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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The hip joint prosthesis of claim 1 wherein said neck angle is about 8°.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
212 words
A hip joint prosthesis comprising, in combination: an inert metal alloy intramedullary stem having posterior, proximal anterior and distal anterior surfaces defined by respective confluent arcs which enable said stem to anatomically conform to the femoral canal, said stem having a medial collar adjacent an upper end of a proximal portion of the stem, the collar extending medially outwardly from the stem for engagement with the calcar region of the femur, said upper end terminating in a shaft adapted to receive a femoral head component; a porous metal coating extending over said proximal portion and an underside of said medial collar, such that said coating extends over about 45 percent of said stem, said coating adapted to mechanically interlock the proximal stem area with both soft cancellous and hard cortical bone tissue of the femur; an inert metal alloy femoral head having a smooth substantially spherical outer bearing surface and adapted to be attached to the tapered shaft of the stem; an inert metal alloy acetabular cup for attachment to the acetabulum, said cup having a substantially hemispherical shape and inner and outer surfaces, said outer surface having a porous metal coating affixed thereto; and a substantially hemispherical shaped bearing adapted to fit within the cup and to receive the femoral head.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
212 words
A hip joint prosthesis comprising, in combination: an inert metal alloy intramedullary stem having posterior, proximal anterior and distal anterior surfaces defined by respective confluent arcs which enable said stem to anatomically conform to the femoral canal, said stem having a medial collar adjacent an upper end of a proximal portion of the stem, the collar extending medially outwardly from the stem for engagement with the calcar region of the femur, said upper end terminating in a shaft adapted to receive a femoral head component; a porous metal coating extending over said proximal portion and an underside of said medial collar, such that said coating extends over about 45 percent of said stem, said coating adapted to mechanically interlock the proximal stem area with both soft cancellous and hard cortical bone tissue of the femur; an inert metal alloy femoral head having a smooth substantially spherical outer bearing surface and adapted to be attached to the tapered shaft of the stem; an inert metal alloy acetabular cup for attachment to the acetabulum, said cup having a substantially hemispherical shape and inner and outer surfaces, said outer surface having a porous metal coating affixed thereto; and a substantially hemispherical shaped bearing adapted to fit within the cup and to receive the femoral head.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The hip joint of claim 20 in which the porous coating on the stem has a pore size of at least 250 μm.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
27 words
The hip joint of claim 20 in which the porous coating on the stem has a pore volume in excess of 40% but no more than 50%.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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The hip joint prosthesis according to claim 20 wherein the underside of said medial collar is surrounded by a lip which protects said porous metal coating.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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The hip joint prosthesis of claim 20 wherein said cup is provided with a centrally located sighting aperture.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
53 words
The hip joint prosthesis of claim 20 wherein said inner surface of said cup is provided with an annular ring groove and said bearing is provided on an exterior surface thereof with a complimentary snap ring groove adapted to matingly engage said annular ring groove to thereby secure said bearing within said cup.
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