Intramedullary centralizer having fins of varying length and associated method of implanting an orthopaedic component into a patient
US6500209B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00353
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A centralizer for an intramedullary stem of an orthopaedic component that is adapted to be implanted into a medullary canal of a bone includes an annular body having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The centralizer also includes a first exterior fin secured to the exterior surface of the annular body so as to extend outwardly therefrom. The first exterior fin possesses a first length. The centralizer also includes a second exterior fin secured to the exterior surface of the annular body so as to extend outwardly therefrom. The second exterior fin possesses a second length which is greater than the first length. A method of implanting an orthopaedic component into a patient is also disclosed.
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