Concave resurfacing prosthesis
US7329284B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00413
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A glenoid component (100) for use with a prosthetic humeral component (102) for use in performing shoulder arthroplasty is provided. The glenoid component (100) may be fitted at least partially into a cavity (104) formed in the glenoid vault (106). The glenoid component (112) includes a body (112) having a stem portion (114) for inserting at least partially into the cavity (104) formed in the glenoid vault (106). The stem portion (114) cooperates with the interior wall (116) of the cavity (104) formed in the glenoid vault (106). The body (112) has a bearing portion (120) for articulating cooperation with the prosthetic humeral component (102).
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