Modular joint prosthesis with multiple offset humeral head component and method
US6530957B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00029
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular prosthesis, such as a shoulder prosthesis, enables the selection of one of multiple alternate offset locations of a head member, such as a humeral head member, on a stem member, such as a humeral stem member, together with the selection of any rotational orientation of the head member within a full 360° range of rotational orientation relative to the stem member, so as to locate and orient the head member secured on the stem member for optimum replication of the natural joint replaced by the prosthesis.
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