An adjustable length prosthetic implant includes a stem having a threaded portion and an end portion adapted for mounting with a bone. A barrel includes an end portion adapted for mounting with a bone and a sleeve portion extending therefrom and including an elongated chamber defining an axial dimension....http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5358524?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5358524 - Adjustable length prosthetic implant
