Articulating implant system
US7722676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An articulating implant system is provided for fixation to a bone. The articulating implant system includes a fixation component for fixation to the bone and an articulating member for articulating against bone or cartilage. Specifically, a modular ulnar implant is provided in accordance with the articulating implant system of the present invention wherein the fixation component is a stem for insertion into the intramedullary canal of the distal ulna and the articulating member is a head for articulating with the radial sigmoid notch.
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