Abstract: A modular hip implant that can be custom fit to an individual patient, including a shock absorption system that absorbs compressive stresses that are imparted to the implant. The size of the femoral ball member, size of the femoral stem, femoral neck length, and tension in the shock absorption system are all individually adjustable parameters, depending on the particular patient. A unique coupling member houses a modular spring mechanism that serves as the shock absorber. The coupling member is received into the ball member to an adjustable depth, the adjustment of which varies the length of the femoral neck. The length of the femoral neck can be adjusted during surgery without requiring additional parts.

Abstract: An internal fixation device used in surgical procedures to the internal fixation of femoral hip fractures, especially prevalent in elderly persons suffering from osteoporosis. This device includes a femoral shaft side plate, an internally threaded sleeve pivotally mounted on said side plate, an elongated screw member insertable in the sleeve to fasten the sleeve in the femoral head, and wedge-shaped washer means for fixing the pivot angle between the sleeve and the femoral side plate at the natural angle between the axis of the femoral neck the femoral shaft of the hip being treated.