Patents Represented by Law Firm Willian Brnks Olds Hofer Gilson & Lione
  • Prosthesis implantation method
    Patent number: 5147403
    Abstract: A technique for implanting a prosthesis is provided. According to the technique a prosthesis is implanted in a host bone by preparing the surface of the host bone to receive the prosthesis, applying calcium sulfate in free-flowing form to the receiving surface of the host bone, and seating the prosthesis in the receiving surface, whereby the calcium sulfate fills one or more gaps resulting between the prosthesis and the host bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: United States Gypsum Company
    Inventor: Steven Gitelis