Elbow replacement apparatus and methods
US9358116B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00011
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for total elbow replacement are provided to allow a surgeon to intraoperatively select a linked or unlinked constraint by utilizing a connection located on the body of the ulnar and/or humeral stem. Additional modularity also allows the selection of a cemented or cementless stem as described herein. The modularity and adjustability provides a number of advantages.
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