System and method for implanting a secondary glenoid prosthesis
US9763798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 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 shoulder prosthesis in a scapula of a patient includes the step of placing a guide over a primary glenoid component previously implanted within the scapula of the patient. The method further includes the steps of removing the primary glenoid component from the scapula and preparing the scapula for implantation of a secondary glenoid component, wherein the removing and preparing steps occur simultaneously.
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