Humeral arthroplasty
US9814587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Arthroplasty components include an articular surface and a bone-facing surface. The bone-facing surface includes a concave arrangement of planar surfaces which converge as they approach a middle portion of the articular surface. Instruments and implantation methods are also disclosed.
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