Prosthetic devices to improve joint mechanics in arthroplasty
US11723777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4077
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a kit that includes a humeral stem having a central longitudinal axis, the humeral stem configured to attach to a resected bone; a first tuberosity component having a first thickness relative to the central longitudinal axis of the humeral stem; a second tuberosity component having a second thickness relative to the central longitudinal axis of the humeral stem, wherein the first thickness of the first tuberosity component is different than the second thickness of the second tuberosity component; and at least one proximal segment configured to engage at least one of the first tuberosity component and the second tuberosity component. In an embodiment, the first thickness of the first tuberosity component is at least 20 mm relative to the central axis of the humeral stem, and the second thickness of the second tuberosity component is at least 20 mm relative to the central axis of the humeral stem.
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