Implant positioning systems for orienting prosthesis
US8632603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4629
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for securing a prosthesis in a bone includes a reference anchor for insertion into a cavity of a bone to define a reference point during prosthesis implantation, the reference anchor including a body having a mating feature and a gripping projection for engaging an inner surface of the bone cavity. The system also includes a stem having a terminal end adapted to mate with the engagement feature of the reference anchor such that the stem is disposed at a desired position relative to the reference point.
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