Methods for attaching acetabular augments together or to acetabular shells
US11806239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods and augments for supporting an acetabular shell at a hip bone. An example system of modular augments can include first and second augments, each having a body extending from a respective first end portion to a respective second end portion. The first augment second end portion can include a first coupling element and the second augment first end portion can include a second coupling element. Together the first and second coupling elements can form a coupling mechanism to join the first and second augments together. In some examples, the coupling mechanism can include a bulbous tip portion and a recess to receive and retain the bulbous tip portion.
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