Glenoid component of a shoulder prosthesis and complete shoulder prosthesis incorporating such a component
US6761740B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00011
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A shoulder prosthesis glenoid component which includes a base adapted to be immobilized on a glenoid cavity of a shoulder, and an element including a convex articulation surface adapted to cooperate with a humeral component of the prosthesis. The element is selectively mounted on the base in a plurality of positions corresponding to different positions of the convex articulation surface with respect to the glenoid cavity.
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