Patent · US Expired

Endoprosthesis for a shoulder joint

US5658340A · kind A · utility

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4Claims

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Assignee

Howmedica Inc. · DE

Inventors

Holger Müller · Recklinghausen, DE
Herbert Resch · Salzburg, AT
Bernd Robioneck · Preetz, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 16, 1994
Grant date	Aug 19, 1997
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 16, 2014

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0097
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endoprosthesis for a shoulder joint that provides for an adjustable distance between the head portion and the shank portion is provided. The head portion of the endoprosthesis is connected through a threaded connection to the proximal end of the shank portion such that the distance between the head portion and the shank portion can be varied. In operation, the head portion is screwed into the shank portion until the desired distance is obtained.

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