Methods and apparatus for FAI surgeries

US9504577B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. · US

Inventors

• Phillip Frederick · Memphis, US
• Kevin Belew · Hernando, US
• Lauren Christina Jasper · Memphis, US
• James Gatewood · Grenada, US
• Luke Andrew Gibson · Southaven, US
• John Masonis · Charlotte, US
• Michael Cooper · Nesbit, US
• David C. Kelman · Somerville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 6, 2014
• Grant date: Nov 29, 2016
• Expiry date: Dec 13, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2250/0018
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A partial rim implant for an acetabulum in a pelvic bone comprises a ridge, a bearing surface, and a fixation surface. The ridge is oriented to replace a labrum. The bearing surface is configured to align with the articulating surface of the acetabulum. The bearing surface extends from the ridge toward the apex of the acetabulum. The fixation surface is configured to fix the implant to a prepared bone surface of the pelvic bone.