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Shoulder implant

US8894713B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ortho-Space Ltd.

Inventors

Shaul Shohat · Katzrin, IL
Assaf Dekel · Savyon, IL
Ronny Winshtein · Ramat HaSharon, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 19, 2013
Grant date	Nov 25, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 19, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2210/0061
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and method for a shoulder implant, for example, for the glenohumeral joint. The implant is expandable and deflatable during implantation. The implant is sized for the glenoid fossa. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the selection and/or implantation of the implant include adapting the implant by size and function to a particular patient's need.

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