Total shoulder prosthesis having inset glenoid implant convertible from anatomic to reverse
US11065125B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00011
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are prosthesis systems and methods that provide ways by which the articulating surfaces of the implant can be exchanged such that the anatomic surfaces can be converted to reverse surfaces, while not exchanging the fixation components. Also disclosed herein are methods by which the surgeon can implant an inset anatomic articulating glenoid implant whereby at a later date, can remove the anatomic articulating surface and replace it with a reverse articulating surface such that the primary means of fixation remains well fixed in the glenoid fossa at the moment of articular exchange.
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