Orthopaedic surgical instrument system and method for protecting a femoral stem taper
US10201428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4641
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic hip prosthesis system is disclosed. The orthopedic hip prosthesis system comprises a femoral head component configured to articulate with a natural or prosthetic acetabulum of a patient, the femoral head component having a tapered bore formed therein, a femoral stem component having a tapered trunnion configured to be received in the tapered bore of the femoral head component, and a shell positioned over the tapered trunnion of the femoral stem component. The shell includes a frame extending over the tapered trunnion, and a protective coating applied to the frame and the tapered trunnion. A method of performing an orthopedic surgery is also disclosed.
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