Diaphysis prosthesis

Intended purpose

An artificial substitute for the diaphysis (shaft) for a humerus, femur or tibia intended to be implanted for the long-term stabilization of segmental bone defects (e.g due to osteomyelitis, trauma, bone tumours, or non-healed fractures after osteosynthesis/revision arthroplasty). It is a modular device that may include a resection element (spacer), intramedullary nails (inserted into the intramedullary canal) screws, and connectors all made of metal (e.g titanium).