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Modular radial head prosthesis

US9579208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6Claims

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Assignee

Biomet Manufacturing, LLC · US

Inventors

Nicholas J. Katrana · Fort Wayne, US
Thomas M. Vanasse · Warsaw, US
Adam Finley · Leesburg, US
William J. Hamman · Winona Lake, US
Robert Metzger · Wakarusa, US
Bryce A. Isch · Bluffton, US
Christopher H. Martin · Salt Lake City, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 14, 2014
Grant date	Feb 28, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 5, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2220/0025
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for implanting a prosthesis system for replacement of a head portion of a proximal radius includes determining a distance between a proximal radius and a humerus. The method also includes selecting one of a first head component or a second head component based on the determination. The first and second head components have unique heights. The method further includes connecting the selected first or second head component to an articulation component and connecting a stem component to the selected first or second head component.

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