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Method and means for fixing a joint prosthesis
Assignee: Idea AB
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Filing: 1988-03-30
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Granted: 1991-05-14
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Expires: 2008-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A method for fixing a joint prosthesis having an outer friction surface includes reaming a cavity in bone structure in which the prosthesis is to be applied and filling the cavity with grains of biologically compatible material. The stem of the prosthesis is driven down into the grain bed until it is substantially surrounded by the grains. The grains are subjected to an external force so that locking and compaction of the grains with respect to each other, and with respect to the prosthesis stem and bone tissue, is brought about. Preferably, the grains are irregular and/or plastic, having a particle size smaller than 5 mm, preferably between 0.5 and 2 mm. The prosthesis stem preferably is driven down into the grain bed by subjecting the grains, via the prosthesis, to vibrations of such a frequency that they are caused to fluidize. After the prosthesis stem is set in the grains, the grains may thereafter be subjected to vibrations of a different frequency so that locking and compaction of the grains with respect to each other and with to the prosthesis stem and the bone tissue is brought about.
Inventors
- 👤 Ingrid Bruce
- 👤 Lars Burce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/46; A61F2/4601; A61F2/30721; A61F2/30723; A61F2/32; A61F2/36; A61F2/0077; A61F2/28; A61F2/30734; A61F2/30767; A61F2/3662; A61F2/3676; A61F2/4603; A61F2/4607; A61F2002/2825; A61F2002/2828; A61F2002/2835; A61F2002/2839; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/30199; A61F2002/30224; A61F2002/30233; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30574; A61F2002/30581; A61F2002/30588; A61F2/30728; A61F2002/30729; A61F2/30749; A61F2002/30752; A61F2/3609; A61F2002/3611; A61F2002/3625; A61F2002/3631; A61F2002/3678; A61F2002/3686; A61F2002/4631; A61F2/4644; A61F2002/4649; A61F2002/4681; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0069; A61F2310/00; A61F2310/00005; A61F2310/00011; A61F2310/00023; A61F2310/00035; A61F2310/00095; A61F2310/00131; A61F2310/00179; A61F2310/00185; A61F2310/00203; A61F2310/00293; A61F2310/00329; A61F2310/00353; A61F2310/00389; A61F2310/00592; A61F2310/00598; A61F2310/00616; A61F2310/0097; A61F2310/00976; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S623/00; Y10S623/902; Y10S623/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A method for fixing a joint prosthesis in a bone cavity comprising the steps of: reaming a cavity in a bone; filling the cavity with grains of biocompatible material forming a grain bed; inserting a stem portion of the prosthesis into the grain bed until the entire stem is substantially surrounded by the grains; applying an external compaction force to the grain bed thereby securably locking the prosthesis in the cavity; and applying a retaining device to the bed for retaining the grains within the cavity.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
86 words
A method for fixing a joint prosthesis in a bone cavity comprising the steps of: reaming a cavity in a bone; filling the cavity with grains of biocompatible material forming a grain bed; inserting a stem portion of the prosthesis into the grain bed until the entire stem is substantially surrounded by the grains; applying an external compaction force to the grain bed thereby securably locking the prosthesis in the cavity; and applying a retaining device to the bed for retaining the grains within the cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein, before filling the cavity with said grains, a stop plug is positioned in a distal portion of the cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the prosthesis is driven to a final fixed position by applying force to the prosthesis along its longitudinal axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the prosthesis stem is driven down into the grain bed by subjecting the grains, via the prosthesis, to vibrations of such a frequency that they are caused to fluidize, the prosthesis penetrating down into said cavity until substantially the entire prosthesis stem is surrounded by the grains.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The method as claimed in claim 4, wherein, after said prosthesis stem is substantially surrounded by the grains, the grains are thereafter subjected, via the prosthesis, to vibrations of such a different frequency that locking the compaction of the grains with respect to each other, and with respect to the prosthesis stem and the bone tissue, is brought about.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
103 words
A method for fixing a joint prosthesis having an outer friction surface, comprising the steps of: reaming a cavity in the bone in which the prosthesis is to be applied; applying a stop plug in the bottom of the resulting cavity; inserting a stem of a prosthesis in said cavity; inserting irregular grains of a biologically compatible material in substantially the entire space formed between the prosthesis and the surrounding bone tissue; applying a device for retaining the grains around the prosthesis stem; and fixing the prosthesis in the cavity by a stroke or strokes applied to the prosthesis in the insertion direction.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
103 words
A method for fixing a joint prosthesis having an outer friction surface, comprising the steps of: reaming a cavity in the bone in which the prosthesis is to be applied; applying a stop plug in the bottom of the resulting cavity; inserting a stem of a prosthesis in said cavity; inserting irregular grains of a biologically compatible material in substantially the entire space formed between the prosthesis and the surrounding bone tissue; applying a device for retaining the grains around the prosthesis stem; and fixing the prosthesis in the cavity by a stroke or strokes applied to the prosthesis in the insertion direction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A method for fixing a joint prosthesis as claimed in claim 6, wherein the grains, via the prosthesis, are subjected to vibrations of such a frequency that the grains are locked and compacted with respect to each other, and with respect to the prosthesis stem and the bone tissue.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the step of filling the cavity with grains includes using irregular grains.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the step of filling the cavity with grains includes using plastic grains.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as claimed in claim 8, including using grains having a particle size between 0.5 and 5 mm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as claimed in claim 10, wherein the size of the grains used is between 0.5 and 2 mm.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the step of filling the cavity with grains includes using grains selected from the group consisting of titanium/titanium oxide, tantalum, niobium and alloys thereof, and bioceramic material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the step of filling the cavity with grains includes using grains of body-endogenous material such as, for example, ground bone.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as claimed in claim 12, including using grains of body-endogenous material such as, for example, ground bone.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the step of filling the cavity with grains includes using grains that are substantially porous.
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