| abstract |
A prosthesis for primary artrodhesis can be used for artroplasty and a prosthesis for artroplasty comprises members for artrodhesis. The prosthesis ( 1 b ) for primary artrodhesis comprises a locking member ( 33 b ) with an attachment portion ( 16 b ) which is insertable into a hole ( 8 b ) in a first attachment member ( 4 b ) of the prosthesis for location of the locking member therein, and a lockable member ( 34 b ) integral with a second attachment member ( 5 b ) of the prosthesis. The lockable member ( 34 b ) is configured for adjustable setting thereof relative to the locking member ( 33 b ) and for fixation thereof, in set position, to the locking member. Alternatively, the lockable member comprises an attachment portion which is insertable into a hole in the second attachment member for location of the lockable member therein. At the prosthesis for artroplasty, the hole in the first screw-like attachment member is partly configured to define a press fit with an attachment pin of a socket member and partly threaded to permit, after removal of the socket member, during artrodhesis, securing by screwing in the hole of the locking member for cooperation with a lockable member which is configured for adjustable setting thereof relative to the locking member and for fixation thereof, in set position, to the locking member. |