Orthopaedic implant and method of installing same
US10070967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic implant comprises an articulation head comprising a bearing surface and a reverse surface and a securement disk. The securement disk comprises an attachment surface attached to at least a portion of the reverse surface of the articulation head, a securement surface opposite the attachment surface and adapted for coupling to a fixation plate secured to a bone, and at least one opening formed in the securement surface of the securement disk and adapted to accept fasteners therein. The securement disk comprises a porous material.
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