In an endoprosthesis (11h) for a joint, the two interacting joint parts (15h, 16h) are joined by a cord-type connection piece (21h), which is attached in the vicinity of the body axis (M2h, M2h) of the convex condyle (15h) and extends through a longitudinal groove (22h) in the flexion direction of the...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6383223?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6383223 - Endoprosthesis for a joint, especially a finger, toe or wrist joint