Method of using rotatable reverse metaglene kit
US9452055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4085
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of implanting a glenoid component includes selecting a metaglene component having a body portion and an augment extending medially from the body based upon a defect in a scapula, inserting the selected metaglene component into the scapula, inserting a portion of a first fastener through a body fastener hole of the body portion into a void defined by the body portion and a portion of the augment, inserting the portion of the first fastener into a first augment fastener hole extending through the augment and aligned with the body fastener hole, and inserting the portion of the first fastener into the scapula.
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