Instrument and method for seating prosthesis
US6120507A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0033
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Instruments and a method are provided for reducing the gap between an implant head and the underlying resected bone surface to produce a more anatomic joint reconstruction. This is accomplished by providing a reamer for counter boring the resected surface to receive the collar so that a portion of the collar is recessed into the resected surface. The present invention permits the flexibility and stability of a collared two-piece implant while maintaining the close fit of a unitary implant.
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