Prosthesis component with offset adjustability
US10959853B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30604
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthesis system of the present invention includes a monoblock stem extension including a proximal portion having a first neutral axis; and a distal portion defined by a longitudinal cylindrical shaft having a second neutral axis, wherein the second neutral axis is parallel and offset by a distance α from the first neutral axis; and an eccentric bushing arranged coaxial around the cylindrical shaft of the monoblock stem extension, the eccentric bushing including an external cylindrical shaft having a third neutral axis; and an internal cylinder having a fourth neutral axis that is substantially co-linear with the second neutral axis of the monoblock stem extension, wherein the third neutral axis is parallel and offset by a distance β from the fourth neutral axis.
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