| abstract |
An endoprosthesis for an elbow joint, includes a humeral component having a shaft portion adapted for engagement in the bone canal of a humerus, an ulnar component having a shaft portion adapted for engagement in the bone canal of a ulnar, and a radius component having a shaft portion adapted for engagement in the bone canal of a radius, with the ulnar component being supported by a swivel bearing in an area of the humeral tiangeent. A lateral flange projects outwardly form the ulnar component and is formed with a socket for guiding a sliding member for displacement therein, with the radius component having a head portion which is swingably mounted in the sliding member. |