Femoral calcar stop for use with femoral stem inserter
US5989259A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic stem inserter device includes an elongate rod member having a handle portion and an elongate rod member having a distal portion which has a plurality of surface features formed thereon which define a series of predetermined stem insertion depths. The device further includes a depth guide member having a proximal portion removably and replaceably engageable with the surface features on the elongate rod member. A distal, bone engaging portion of the depth guide member protrudes beyond a distal end of the elongate rod member. The depth guide member includes a mounting plate having a substantially hemispherical opening slot therein and a pair of distally extending prong elements. Each prong element has a first, longitudinally extending portion and a second portion that is angled with respect to the first portion. The second portion is adapted for contacting a plane of calcar bone in a prepared femoral cavity when a femoral stem is inserted into the cavity.
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