Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthroplasty implants and related jigs, medical kits and methods
US8167953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4635
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint implants include a trapezium implant defining an articulating surface and a cooperating first metacarpal implant with a base portion of the first metacarpal defining an articulating surface. The first metacarpal base articulating-surface is configured to articulate against the trapezium implant articulating surface.
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