Femoral heads, mobile inserts, acetabular components, and modular junctions for orthopedic implants and methods of using femoral heads, mobile inserts, acetabular components, and modular junctions for orthopedic implants
US9445905B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/365
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Femoral heads, mobile inserts, acetabular components, and modular junctions for orthopedic implants, e.g., hip replacement implants, and methods of using femoral heads, mobile inserts, acetabular components, and modular junctions for orthopedic implants are provided. Prosthetic femoral heads, mobile inserts, and acetabular components are provided that can alleviate soft tissue impingement, reduce implant wear, and/or reduce frictional torque. Modular junctions are provided that can minimize the incidence of loosening and micromotion that can occur at modular junctions of orthopedic implants.
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