Wrist implants
US11559407B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a prosthetic wrist implant comprising: a radial implant component having an elongated radial stem extending proximally adapted for attachment to radius, a carpal implant component having a distal surface adapted for attachment to one or more carpal bones, and a interposed component between the radial implant component and the carpal implant component that is flexible and allows for changes in orientation between the radial component and the carpal components relative to each other component.
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