Augmented glenoid component having an interrupted surface and associated method for securing the augmented glenoid component to a glenoid surface of a scapula
US6699289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A glenoid component for securement to a glenoid surface of a scapula so as to provide a bearing surface for a head portion of a humerus includes a body having a first surface configured to contact the glenoid surface of the scapula and a second surface configured to receive the head portion of the humerus. The glenoid component also includes an interruption such as a buttress extending from the body. The interruption is configured to be received in a like-configured notch formed in the glenoid surface of the scapula. The interruption helps prevent movement of the glenoid component relative to the glenoid surface of the scapula after implant. The body also may include anchoring extending from the body for penetrating the glenoid surface of the scapula so as to help secure the body to the glenoid surface of the scapula. The glenoid component is used in one application to help correct bone defects and in another application for wear. A method of securing the glenoid component to a glenoid surface of a scapula so as to provide a bearing surface for a head portion of a humerus is also disclosed.
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