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Segmented Flexible Coated Porous Tantalum Femoral Stem

Reference #:

2000-155

Inventors/Contributors

David G. Lewallen, M.D.

Description

Prosthesis with varying stem stiffness from proximal to distal ends; minimizes stress shielding; decreases bone re-sorption adjacent to proximal end of stem.

Patent Status

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U.S. Patent Number 6,887,278
Issued May 03, 2005

Contact

Anne E. Pitts, Ph.D., Licensing Manager
pitts.anne@mayo.edu

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Office of Technology Commercialization
Centerplace 4
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905

Phone: (507) 538-4612
Fax: (507) 284-5410