ARTIFICIAL JOINT FOR ORTHOPEDIC PROSTHESES OF VARIOUS TYPES Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: orthopedics; prosthesis engineering. SUBSTANCE: artificial joint comprises upper and lower joint portions, intermediate tow-bars, and control element acting from both sides through shaft spaced apart from joints. At least one point of articulated connected is located in such manner as to be able to vary its position in relation to its articulately joined link of joint. Besides, it is kinematically coupled via mechanical forcing coupling with at least one other link of joint. Functional elements of prosthesis has a possibility to generate movements independently. EFFECT: broadened range of functional possibilities of prostheses. 19 cl, 19 dwg