Shoulder prosthesis with variable inclination humeral head component
US10226349B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices are disclosed for joint (e.g., shoulder) arthroplasty. In one aspect, there is provided a device for determining inclination and/or version of a prosthetic head with respect to a prosthetic stem. In another aspect, there is provided a joint (e.g., shoulder) prosthesis. In another aspect, there is provided a method for setting an inclination angle and/or a version angle of a prosthetic head with respect to a stem implanted or to be implanted in a bone of a joint (e.g., shoulder).
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