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Document | Title | Date |
20080208348 | Apparatus and Method for Shoulder Arthroplasty - A glenoid prosthesis can include a bearing shell for accommodating the head of the humerus and a stem extending at an angle from a reverse face of the shell so as to engage the stem within a canal in the lateral border of the scapula for anchoring the glenoid prosthesis to the scapula. The prosthesis can be one piece or modular, where the shell and stem can be chosen from a plurality of shapes and sizes to most closely match the natural anatomy of the joint. A fastening means can attach the shell to the stem and a wearing surface can be secured to the face of the shell. The stem can be sized slightly larger than the canal and forcibly inserted into the canal to anchor the glenoid prosthesis to the scapula. Flutes, barbs, threads, etc. on the stem can further secure the stem within the canal. | 08-28-2008 |
20080234829 | HUMERAL HEAD AUGMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE IN A SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A humeral head augment device for use in a modular shoulder prosthesis. The humeral head augment device has an external bearing surface with at least one surface portion that includes a radius of curvature. The radius of curvature is configured to constrain translational movement of the implanted shoulder prosthesis when the humeral head augment device is positioned within the shoulder prosthesis. The humeral head augment device also includes a coupling mechanism designed to lock the humeral head augment device to either the stem or the humeral head, thereby ensuring proper operational positioning of the device within the shoulder prosthesis and allowing the implanted shoulder prosthesis to function in a patient suffering from rotator cuff arthropathy. A shoulder prosthesis using a humeral head augment device, a method for assembling a shoulder prosthesis and method for using a humeral head augment device in a shoulder prosthesis are also disclosed. | 09-25-2008 |
20080306601 | PARTIAL HUMERAL HEAD PROSTHESIS - A humeral prosthesis includes a stem component and a partial humeral head component. The partial humeral head component has a configuration that is similar to the curvature of the humeral head to allow the head to reconstruct the anatomy of the damaged humerus. The stem component is threaded and cannulated and engages the partial humeral head component. The stem component is configured to be inserted within the humeral diaphyseal channel. | 12-11-2008 |
20090099662 | Expandable reverse shoulder trial - An expandable shoulder trial for a reverse shoulder system is described. The trial includes a rotatably adjustable insert housed within a humeral cup. The insert has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having a concave recess therein adapted to receive a glenosphere prosthesis. The distal end of the insert includes a shaft, the shaft having a helical groove disposed on at least a portion thereof. A distal end of the humeral cup is inserted in a humeral stem. The humeral cup has a proximal end including a recess therein, the recess defined by a circular wall. A guide pin protrudes from the circular wall and is adapted to engage the helical groove of the shaft of the insert. The proximal end of the insert may rotate along an axis toward the proximal end of the humeral cup and along the same axis away from the proximal end of the humeral cup. | 04-16-2009 |
20090105838 | Osteosynthesis Modular Prosthesis, Particularily for Humerus Osterosynthesis - The present invention relates to an improved osteosynthesis modular prosthesis, particularly for humerus osteosynthesis, characterise in that it comprises a cup element ( | 04-23-2009 |
20090112329 | Humeral Head Preserving Implant - A modular humeral implant for implantation into a humerus that includes a natural humeral shaft and a natural humeral head. The implant includes a humeral stem implantable into the natural humeral shaft, and an adapter couplable to the humeral stem, the adapter including an anchoring projection forming a disk directly insertable into an underside of the natural humeral head. | 04-30-2009 |
20090118837 | Method and Apparatus for Performing a Less Invasive Shoulder Procedure - A method and apparatus of performing a procedure relative to the glenohumeral joint. Resection of the glenoid and/or the humerus can proceed through an incision formed near the glenohumeral joint. The incision can be formed generally near a superior-lateral portion near the glenohumeral joint and allow less invasive access to the glenohumeral joint and the portions that form the glenohumeral joint. A stem is positioned into a resected humerus through the incision. A humeral head is coupled to the stem within the incision after the stem has been coupled to the patient's humerus. | 05-07-2009 |
20090192621 | Shoulder Implant Assembly - An implant assembly and associated method for selectively performing reverse and traditional arthroplasty for a shoulder joint that includes a humerus and a glenoid. The implant assembly may include a head, a cup, a humeral stem and an adaptor. The method includes inserting the humeral stem to the humerus and connecting a male taper of the adaptor to a female taper of the head. For reverse arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the glenoid and the cup to the stem. For traditional arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the humeral stem and the cup to the glenoid. The method also includes articulating the head with the cup. | 07-30-2009 |
20090192622 | Extended Articulation Orthopaedic Implant - A prosthesis ( | 07-30-2009 |
20090192623 | MODULAR HUMERAL HEAD - A modular humeral head system includes a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface. A hemispherical socket formed on one end of the inner surface and threads formed on the other end of the inner surface. A cap is attached at the threaded end of the housing. The cap has one or more threaded holes that run from the top surface to bottom surface of the cap. A screw may be inserted in each hole. The modular humeral head system also includes an intermediate piece having a hemispherical head at one end of a tapered shaft. The tapered shaft is inserted in a humeral stem. The hemispherical head and the hemispherical socket form a ball and socket coupling. A trial head may be impacted on the housing. The trial head has one or more holes that are aligned with the screws inserted in the cap. | 07-30-2009 |
20090192624 | MODULAR HUMERAL HEAD - A modular humeral head system includes a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface. A hemispherical socket formed on one end of the inner surface and threads formed on the other end of the inner surface. A cap is attached at the threaded end of the housing. The cap has one or more threaded holes that run from the top surface to bottom surface of the cap. A screw may be inserted in each hole. The modular humeral head system also includes an intermediate piece having a hemispherical head at one end of a tapered shaft. The tapered shaft is inserted in a humeral stem. The hemispherical head and the hemispherical socket form a ball and socket coupling. A trial head may be impacted on the housing. The trial head has one or more holes that are aligned with the screws inserted in the cap. | 07-30-2009 |
20090210065 | MODULAR HUMERAL PROSTHESIS FOR AN INVERTED SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - The invention relates to a modular humeral prosthesis for an inverse shoulder prosthesis, comprising an anatomical shaft ( | 08-20-2009 |
20090216332 | EXPANDABLE REVERSE SHOULDER TRIAL - An expandable shoulder trial for a reverse shoulder system is described. The trial includes a rotatably adjustable insert housed within a humeral cup. The insert has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having a concave recess therein adapted to receive a glenosphere prosthesis. The distal end of the insert includes a shaft, the shaft having a helical groove disposed on at least a portion thereof. A distal end of the humeral cup is inserted in a humeral stem. The humeral cup has a proximal end including a recess therein, the recess defined by a circular wall. A guide pin protrudes from the circular wall and is adapted to engage the helical groove of the shaft of the insert. The proximal end of the insert may rotate along an axis toward the proximal end of the humeral cup and along the same axis away from the proximal end of the humeral cup. | 08-27-2009 |
20090254188 | Articulating Surface Replacement Prosthesis - A prosthesis for attachment to the proximal humerus of a patient during a shoulder arthroplasty has a cup and a spacer. The cup has an articulation surface and an internal surface opposed to the articulation surface. At least a portion of the internal surface is concave. The spacer has a support surface and an opposed surface. The support surface is configured for intimate contact with the proximal humerus and the opposed surface is configured for assembly to the internal surface of the cup. | 10-08-2009 |
20090270993 | ORIENTATION FEATURE ON ECCENTRIC GLENOSPHERE - A convex bearing head having a fixation hole is provided. The bearing head is eccentric about an axis defined by the fixation hole and configured to be secured to a mounting plate attached to a bone surface. The unsecured bearing head is rotatable upon the mounting plate about the fixation hole. The bearing head has an orientation formation indicating a radial direction of maximum eccentricity, the orientation formation being engageable by an orientation guide such that the bearing head can be rotated upon the mounting plate to a predetermined orientation. | 10-29-2009 |
20100057210 | Joint Prosthesis having Infinitely Adjustable Head - A joint prosthesis, as a replacement for a ball and socket type joint, has a head that allows for infinite dialability and/or angular orientation with respect to an implanted stem, particularly during a procedure for implanting the prosthesis. The angular orientation is positionable and fixed or locked in a set position without utilizing external or separate fasteners. An expandable conjoining member associated with the prosthesis stem receives the head and allows for the positioning thereof. The expandable conjoining member is fixed in position through expansion of the expandable conjoining member to produce a friction fit (wedging) of the expandable conjoining member within a receiving socket of the stem. Expansion of the expandable conjoining member is achieved through coupling interaction of a stem of the head with the conjoining member. | 03-04-2010 |
20100125336 | REVERSE SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A scapula component ( | 05-20-2010 |
20100137993 | EXTENDED ARTICULAR SURFACE RESURFACING HEAD - A modular humeral head resurfacing implant including a head, an anchoring stem, and a modular extended articulation flange. The head includes an exterior hemispherical articulating surface defining a terminating rim, an interior concave surface opposite to the exterior articulating surface, and a first coupling mechanism proximate to the terminating rim. The anchoring stem is coupled to the interior concave surface and extends along a stem axis that extends through an axial center of the head. The articulation flange includes a second coupling mechanism configured to cooperate with the first coupling mechanism to fasten the articulation flange to the head and an outer articulating surface that is curved along substantially its entire length and is substantially flush with the exterior hemispherical articulating surface when the articulation flange is fastened to the head. | 06-03-2010 |
20100211178 | HUMERAL PROSTHESIS - A humeral prosthesis, for the articulation of a humerus in a scapula of a shoulder having a glenoid cavity, includes an articulation device able to be associated both with an articulation element mounted on the glenoid cavity, and also at the top of said humerus by an attachment element. The articulation device comprises a first element able to articulate with the articulation element and a second element associated with the attachment element, the first element and the second element being pivoted to each other around a pivoting axis to allow a free relative rotation thereof around the pivoting axis. | 08-19-2010 |
20100274360 | HUMERAL HEAD RESURFACING IMPLANT AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention features a monoblock (non-modular) humeral head (shoulder) resurfacing implant designed to replace a portion of the patient's humeral head. The humeral head may need replacing due to trauma, osteonecrosis, infection, arthritis, or other causes. The implant of the invention is designed to be performed either as a hemiarthroplasty or as a component of a total shoulder replacement along with a standard glenoid or inset glenoid implant. | 10-28-2010 |
20100292802 | SHOULDER REPLACEMENT - A shoulder replacement prosthesis has a head ( | 11-18-2010 |
20110029089 | Shoulder Prosthesis - A shoulder prosthesis of a modular type adapted to changing from a direct configuration to an inverted configuration. The prosthesis is particularly non-invasive and has a large modular capacity, permitting full recovery of the articular function following the implant thereof. | 02-03-2011 |
20110035014 | HUMERAL COMPONENT - The invention relates to a humeral component of a shoulder joint prosthesis, comprising a bearing body ( | 02-10-2011 |
20110035015 | SHOULDER PROTHESIS - The present teachings are directed to a modular shoulder prosthesis having an adjustable radial offset and/or angular inclination provided by relative rotation of an adapter interdisposed between the stem and the head. In one example, a shoulder prosthesis comprises a stem having a first longitudinal axis. The shoulder prosthesis can also include an adaptor including a first taper. The first taper can have a first taper axis. The shoulder prosthesis can include a head rotatably supported by the adaptor. The head can have a semi-spherical articulating surface. The head can be coupled to the first taper and can be positionable relative to the stem through rotation of the adaptor about the first taper axis for adjusting an offset of the head relative to the longitudinal axis of the stem. | 02-10-2011 |
20110054623 | SOFT TISSUE ATTACHMENT MECHANISM - A prosthesis humeral implant has a stem including a coupling element at a proximal end thereof and a head having a coupling element at a distal portion thereof for coupling to the stem portion coupling element. The head has a bearing surface portion for articulating on a prosthetic glenoid and a base portion. A soft tissue attachment element has an L-shape with a mounting flange portion of the L-shape extending and clamped between the bearing portion and base portion. The soft tissue attachment portion has a portion extending proximally from the mounting flange portion. The soft tissue attachment element mounting portion is captured between the head bearing portion and base portion preferably by clamping or being permanently attached to one of the base or bearing portions during manufacture. | 03-03-2011 |
20110054624 | HUMERAL JOINT REPLACEMENT COMPONENT - A humeral prosthetic head has a non-spherical articulation surface coupled with an intermediate component connecting the head and the humerus, the intermediate component connected to the epiphysis, metaphysis, or diaphysis, or to one or more additional components connected to the humerus. The intermediate portion provides for axial and angular offset of the head with respect to a connection to the humerus, using a curvilinear tapered engagement. | 03-03-2011 |
20110082557 | Integral, One-Piece Humeral Head Device - A humeral head augment device for use in a modular shoulder prosthesis. The humeral head augment device has an external bearing surface with at least one surface portion that includes a radius of curvature. The radius of curvature is configured to constrain translational movement of the implanted shoulder prosthesis when the humeral head augment device is positioned within the shoulder prosthesis. The humeral head augment device also includes a coupling mechanism designed to lock the humeral head augment device to either the stem or the humeral head, thereby ensuring proper operational positioning of the device within the shoulder prosthesis and allowing the implanted shoulder prosthesis to function in a patient suffering from rotator cuff arthropathy. A shoulder prosthesis using a humeral head augment device, a method for assembling a shoulder prosthesis and method for using a humeral head augment device in a shoulder prosthesis are also disclosed. | 04-07-2011 |
20110106267 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS ADJUSTABLE HUMERAL HEAD MECHANISM - A shoulder prosthesis. The shoulder prosthesis includes a head having a cavity. The head further includes a first bearing surface configured to mate with a second bearing surface of a glenoid. The shoulder prosthesis also includes a stem having a recess defined therein, and the stem configured to be received by a humerus. The shoulder also includes a first connector having a proximal end and a distal end. The first connector also includes a threaded cavity and an outer wall. The outer wall engages the recess of the stem, and the threaded cavity opens at the proximal end of the first connector. A second connector having a threaded end sized and shaped to fit in the threaded cavity of the first connector is also included. The second connector also has a head connector end that is sized and shaped to fit within the cavity of the head. The outer wall of the first connector is sized and shaped to expand at the proximal end as the second connector is threaded into the threaded cavity. | 05-05-2011 |
20110178604 | Expandable Endoprosthesis - An implantable device includes a first implant component implantable into a first bone portion, a second implant component implantable to a second bone portion and a third implant component comprising a shape-memory polymer. The second implant component is telescopically coupled to the first component. The third implant component is held between the first and second components. The third implant component passively expands from a first dimension to a second dimension during a selected time interval after implantation. | 07-21-2011 |
20110295376 | Method And Apparatus For Trialing A Modular Humeral Head - The present disclosure is directed to a modular shoulder prosthesis measuring device having an adjustable radial offset provided by relative rotation of an adapter interdisposed between the stem and the head. Specifically, the interface configuration between the stem and the adapter, as well as between the adapter and the head are designed such that relative positioning of these components provides a continuous adjustment in the radial offset. Indicia are provided to precisely determine the magnitude and direction of the adjustment being made. | 12-01-2011 |
20110313533 | HUMERAL HEAD RESURFACING IMPLANT AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention features a monoblock (non-modular) humeral head (shoulder) resurfacing implant designed to replace a portion of the patient's humeral head. The humeral head may need replacing due to trauma, osteonecrosis, infection, arthritis, or other causes. The implant of the invention is designed to be performed either as a hemiarthroplasty or as a component of a total shoulder replacement along with a standard glenoid or inset glenoid implant. | 12-22-2011 |
20110320004 | Method And Apparatus For Performing A Less Invasive Shoulder Procedure - A method for performing an arthroplasty on at least one of a glenoid or a humerus of a glenohumeral joint. The method includes the following: forming an entry incision in soft tissue superior and lateral to the glenohumeral joint; forming a passage from the entry incision to the glenohumeral joint; inserting a cutting instrument through the passage and cutting a humeral head of the humerus to prepare the humerus to receive an implant including a stem; inserting the implant through the passage; and securing the implant relative to the humerus with the implant oriented such that the stem extends substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the humerus. | 12-29-2011 |
20120041563 | Resurfacing implant for a humeral head - An implant for resurfacing the head of a humerus is disclosed which may be used in shoulder replacement surgery that spares the rotator cuff. | 02-16-2012 |
20120101583 | SET OF RECONSTRUCTION OF A FRACTURED SHOULDER JOINT - A set of reconstruction includes an element of reconstruction ( | 04-26-2012 |
20120109322 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FRACTURE REPLACEMENT OF COMMINUTED BONE FRACTURES OR PORTIONS THEREOF ADJACENT BONE JOINTS - The system and method serves in facilitating replacement of comminuted bone fractures or portions thereof adjacent bone joints. The system and method employs a prosthesis to replace at least a portion of the comminuted bone fractures. The prosthesis serves in reproducing the articular surface of the portion or portions of the comminuted bone fractures that are replaced. In doing so, the prosthesis serves in restoring joint viability and corresponding articulation thereof. | 05-03-2012 |
20120130500 | Procedure for the Treatment of Cuff Tear Arthropathy - A medical procedure for use in connection with a patient suffering from cuff tear arthropathy is disclosed. The medial procedure includes securing a prosthetic head component having a glenoid-bearing portion and an acromion-bearing portion to a humerus of a patient so that the glenoid-bearing portion is positioned in bearing contact with a glenoid surface of a scapula of the patient. The method further includes abducting the humerus so as to move the acromion-bearing portion of the prosthetic head component into direct contact with an acromion of the patient. | 05-24-2012 |
20120179262 | HUMERAL COMPONENT OF A SHOULDER PROSTHESIS AND METHODS OF SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY - A humeral component of a shoulder prosthesis encloses a stem module which has a shank and an upper shank portion with a stem support surface. A joint adapter is adapted to hold either a liner or a spherical cap. The joint adapter has an adapter support surface which interfaces with the stem support surface. Further, the stem support surface and the adapter support surface have corresponding radial arc shaped sections which allow positioning of the joint adapter against the stem module at different inclination angles. For fastening the joint adapter to the stem module, a bolt or screw is provided. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179263 | STEMLESS SHOULDER IMPLANT - A humerus implant for a reverse shoulder prosthesis has a cup shaped body and a thread at the outside of the body. The thread has a plurality of fins with cut-outs between the fins. At least one fin has an inclined leading surface which helps in incising into the bone by rotating the body in an inward direction. Furthermore, at least one fin has a forward oriented undercut trailing surface blocking rotation in the outward direction. | 07-12-2012 |
20120232668 | HUMERAL JOINT REPLACEMENT COMPONENT - A humeral prosthetic head has a non-spherical articulation surface coupled with an intermediate component connecting the head and the humerus, the intermediate component connected to the epiphysis, metaphysis, or diaphysis, or to one or more additional components connected to the humerus. The intermediate portion provides for axial and angular offset of the head with respect to a connection to the humerus, using a curvilinear tapered engagement. | 09-13-2012 |
20120245698 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A prosthesis may include a stem, an adaptor and a head. The stem may include a longitudinal axis. The adaptor may include a first taper having a first taper axis of symmetry. The head may be rotatably supported by the adaptor and may include a semispherical articulating surface defined by a central axis of symmetry that is angled relative to the first taper axis of symmetry. The head may be coupled to the first taper and may be positionable relative to the stem through relative rotation between the head and the stem about the first taper axis of symmetry to adjust a radial offset of the head relative to the longitudinal axis of the stem. The head may be adapted to be received in a glenoid cavity of a scapula. | 09-27-2012 |
20120265315 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - The present disclosure relates to a stemless shoulder prosthesis comprising a fixation device for fixing the prosthesis to a resected humerous bone, the fixation device comprising a base portion and anchoring means the base portion having a distal side adapted to contact a resection plane of the bone and a proximal side for carrying a humeral head. The anchoring means are connected to the distal side of the base portion and adapted to fix the prosthesis to the bone. The anchoring means define a central axis perpendicular to the distal side of the base portion and a free central space around the central axis. | 10-18-2012 |
20120290098 | METHODS OF USING, PROVIDING AND MANUFACTURING A SHOULDER PROSTHESIS WITH A ONE-PIECE HUMERAL HEAD - A humeral head augment device for use in a modular shoulder prosthesis. The humeral head augment device has an external bearing surface with at least one surface portion that includes a radius of curvature. The radius of curvature is configured to constrain translational movement of the implanted shoulder prosthesis when the humeral head augment device is positioned within the shoulder prosthesis. The humeral head augment device also includes a coupling mechanism designed to lock the humeral head augment device to either the stem or the humeral head, thereby ensuring proper operational positioning of the device within the shoulder prosthesis and allowing the implanted shoulder prosthesis to function in a patient suffering from rotator cuff arthropathy. A shoulder prosthesis using a humeral head augment device, a method for assembling a shoulder prosthesis and method for using a humeral head augment device in a shoulder prosthesis are also disclosed. | 11-15-2012 |
20120296436 | HUMERAL HEAD RESURFACING IMPLANT - A humeral head resurfacing implant ( | 11-22-2012 |
20120310360 | EXTENDED ARTICULAR SURFACE RESURFACING HEAD - A modular humeral head resurfacing implant including a head, an anchoring stem, and a modular extended articulation flange. The head includes an exterior hemispherical articulating surface defining a terminating rim, an interior concave surface opposite to the exterior articulating surface, and a first coupling mechanism proximate to the terminating rim. The anchoring stem is coupled to the interior concave surface and extends along a stem axis that extends through an axial center of the head. The articulation flange includes a second coupling mechanism configured to cooperate with the first coupling mechanism to fasten the articulation flange to the head and an outer articulating surface that is curved along substantially its entire length and is substantially flush with the exterior hemispherical articulating surface when the articulation flange is fastened to the head. | 12-06-2012 |
20120330428 | EXPANDABLE REVERSE SHOULDER TRIAL - Described herein is an expandable shoulder trial for a reverse shoulder system including a rotatably adjustable insert housed within a humeral cup. The insert has proximal and distal ends, the proximal end having a concave recess therein adapted to receive a glenosphere prosthesis. The distal end of the insert includes a shaft, the shaft having a helical groove disposed on at least a portion thereof. A distal end of the humeral cup is inserted in a humeral stem. The humeral cup has a proximal end including a recess therein, the recess defined by a circular wall. A guide pin protrudes from the circular wall and is adapted to engage the helical groove of the insert shaft. The proximal end of the insert may rotate along an axis toward the proximal end of the humeral cup and along the same axis away from the proximal end of the humeral cup. | 12-27-2012 |
20130006369 | SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY SYSTEM - An implant system for total shoulder arthroplasties, hemi shoulder arthroplasties, and “reverse” total shoulder arthroplasties including a humeral stem having an enlarged head portion with interfaces adapted to removably receive various modular interchangeable components, such as articulating liners, spacers, and adapter inserts. The humeral stem functions as a universal platform that may be used in either conventional or “reverse” total shoulder arthroplasties, as well as hemi shoulder arthroplasties, and may remain implanted in place during a revision in which the implant system is converted between the foregoing configurations, for example. | 01-03-2013 |
20130018475 | SHOULDER PROSTHESISAANM Vanasse; Thomas M.AACI WarsawAAST INAACO USAAGP Vanasse; Thomas M. Warsaw IN USAANM Winslow; Nathan A.AACI WarsawAAST INAACO USAAGP Winslow; Nathan A. Warsaw IN US - A prosthesis is provided and may include a central body having a longitudinal axis and a plurality of arms extending from the central body in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The plurality of arms may each include a first planar surface, a second planar surface, and a third planar surface that are each formed at an obtuse angle relative to one another to define an outer shape of the prosthesis. | 01-17-2013 |
20130018476 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A prosthesis is provided and may include a central body having a longitudinal axis and an opening that receives an installation tool. The prosthesis may further include a plurality of arms each having a first end proximate to the central body and a second end extending from the central body in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The second end may include a greater width than the first end measured in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. | 01-17-2013 |
20130053971 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A humeral prosthesis includes a stem component and a head component joined by an inclination component. The inclination component is provided with an opening that is designed to accommodate a pair of expandable tabs extending from a side of a plate. The plate is also provided with a taper extending opposite to the pair of expandable tabs. Inclination angle, radial offset, and version are adjustable and are separately and independently set and fixed. | 02-28-2013 |
20130123930 | ARTHROSCOPIC TOTAL SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY - The current invention appropriately places stable implants into both sides of the shoulder joint to relieve pain and restore function in an arthritic shoulder, and does so in a manner that is arthroscopic, that does not violate the muscles about the shoulder or other vital structures, and that allows for immediate active or voluntary movement by the patient after surgery. | 05-16-2013 |
20130178943 | SCREW-CAGE FOR FIXING A CUP OF A SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - The invention relates to a device ( | 07-11-2013 |
20130190882 | Humeral Head Prosthesis - A humeral head prosthetic device including a chassis and a head attached or attachable to the chassis. In the preferred embodiment, the chassis includes a tapered and multifaceted anchor element attached to and projecting distally from a base element, the configuration of the tapered and multifaceted anchor element adapted to counter rotation of the chassis once it is impacted into the humeral head. The preferred embodiment of humeral head prosthetic device also includes one or more blind holes each of the blind holes or slots being defined in part by a penetrable wall, each of the blind holes including a wall that may be readily penetrated in order permit insertion of a tool to aid in removal of the prosthesis where such removal is required. | 07-25-2013 |
20130197652 | ROTATABLE COLLAR FOR A PROSTHESIS | 08-01-2013 |
20130245776 | BONE PREPARATION TOOL KIT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A prosthesis ( | 09-19-2013 |
20130261754 | STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT OF AN ORTHOPAEDIC SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261755 | SURGICAL METHOD FOR IMPLANTING A STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT TO THE HUMERUS OF A PATIENT - A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. | 10-03-2013 |
20130325132 | TRIAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE - A trial instrument assembly for use in a surgical procedure to replace an orthopaedic joint includes a trial implant having a stem portion for fitting within a prepared cavity in the patient's bone. The stem portion defines a stem axis. A neck portion is connected to the stem portion to protrude from the cavity when the stem portion is within the cavity. The assembly includes a plane guide that extends from the neck portion in a plane that is selected from (i) a plane perpendicular to the stem axis, and (ii) a plane parallel to the stem axis, for use in determining the location of the trial implant relative to an anatomical feature in a direction measured along the stem axis or perpendicular to the stem axis, respectively. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325133 | LATERAL ENTRY INSERT FOR CUP TRIAL - Trials for a reverse shoulder system are described. The trials generally include an insert housed within a humeral cup. The insert has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having a concave recess therein adapted to receive a glenosphere prosthesis. The distal end of the insert includes a shaft, the shaft is substantially housed within the confines of the humeral cup. A distal end of the humeral cup is inserted in a humeral stem. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325134 | LATERAL ENTRY INSERT FOR CUP TRIAL - Trials for a reverse shoulder system are described. The trials generally include an insert housed within a humeral cup. The insert has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having a concave recess therein adapted to receive a glenosphere prosthesis. The distal end of the insert includes a shaft, the shaft is substantially housed within the confines of the humeral cup. A distal end of the humeral cup is inserted in a humeral stem. | 12-05-2013 |
20130345817 | EXTENDED ARTICULATION ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT - A kit for use in performing joint arthroplasty, the kit including a prosthesis to be fitted to a long bone and a cutting guide. The cutting guide including a housing having an attachment mechanism adapted to couple the housing to the bone during arthroplasty and a wall defining a continuous path and a blade for cutting the bone, the blade fitting within and sliding along the continuous path such that the blade cuts the bone in a shape matching the second body articulating surface. | 12-26-2013 |
20140031946 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A prosthesis is provided and may include a central body having a longitudinal axis and an opening that receives an installation tool. The prosthesis may additionally include a plurality of arms each including a solid body attached to the central body and a porous coating covering the solid body. The porous coating may provide each of the plurality of arms with an outer shape having a different shape than the solid body. | 01-30-2014 |
20140039634 | JOINT PROSTHESIS SYSTEM WITH POSITIONABLE HEAD - A prosthesis system includes at least one stem including a cavity, a plurality of heads having a head coupling portion, at least one first coupler including a first upper coupling portion and a first lower coupling portion, the first upper coupling portion configured to couple with the head coupling portion of each of the plurality of heads and the first lower coupling portion configured to couple with the stem with a predetermined version angle and a predetermined inclination angle, and at least one second coupler including a second upper coupling portion and a second lower coupling portion, the second upper coupling portion configured to couple with the head coupling portion of each of the plurality of heads and the second lower coupling portion configured to couple with the stem with any of a plurality of version angles and any of a plurality of inclination angles. | 02-06-2014 |
20140046451 | IMPLANT PACKAGE - A system for packaging a medical implant may include a sleeve for housing the implant within a cavity in the sleeve, with at least a portion of the cavity conforming to the shape of the implant. A flexible material film may cover and substantially conform to the shape of the sleeve so as to aid in stabilizing the sleeve and implant within an outer package. An insertion instrument for inserting the implant within the body of a patient may also be provided with the system. In some embodiments, the sleeve, with the implant inserted in the cavity of the sleeve, is configured for manipulation by a user without contacting the implant, and the implant is connectable to the insertion instrument while in the sleeve. | 02-13-2014 |
20140058523 | INTRA-ARTICULAR JOINT REPLACEMENT - A method of forming a shoulder prosthesis includes resecting an end portion of a humerus to form a resected end of the humerus and a resected portion separated from the humerus, the resected portion having an outer convex surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the resected portion is processed to include a concave articular surface. The outer convex surface of the resected portion is implanted in the resected end of the humerus. An implant having a convex articular surface is secured to a glenoid. The concave articular surface of the resected portion is articulated with the convex articular surface of the implant. | 02-27-2014 |
20140107791 | VARIABLE ANGLE HUMERAL COMPONENTS - A variable angle locking system comprising a humeral component having an underside at least partially defined by a cavity; a humeral stem couplable to the humeral component; a first washer defining a first through-hole and including a threaded portion; an adaptor defining a second through-hole and having a shelf portion and an elongated second washer, the shelf portion being adapted to be received by the cavity of the humeral component; a spring washer positioned between the first washer and the elongated second washer and defining a third through-hole; and a screw configured to lock the humeral component to the humeral stem at more than one angle relative to a common axis defined by the first, second and third through-holes, the screw including a head portion having helical threads and an elongated shaft portion extending from the head portion. | 04-17-2014 |
20140107792 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - The present disclosure relates to a stemless shoulder prosthesis comprising a fixation device for fixing the prosthesis to a resected humerus bone, the fixation device comprising a base portion ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140114425 | IMPLANT - An implant ( | 04-24-2014 |
20140156012 | APPARATUS FOR TRIALING A MODULAR HUMERAL HEAD - The present disclosure is directed to a modular shoulder prosthesis measuring device having an adjustable radial offset provided by relative rotation of an adapter interdisposed between the stem and the head. Specifically, the interface configuration between the stem and the adapter, as well as between the adapter and the head are designed such that relative positioning of these components provides a continuous adjustment in the radial offset. Indicia are provided to precisely determine the magnitude and direction of the adjustment being made. | 06-05-2014 |
20140188231 | IMPLANT INSERTION TOOL FOR USE IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO IMPLANT A STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT - A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. | 07-03-2014 |
20140188232 | HUMERAL COMPONENT OF A SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A humeral component of a shoulder prosthesis encloses a stem module which has a shank and an upper shank portion with a stem support surface. A joint adapter is adapted to hold either a liner or a spherical cap. The joint adapter has an adapter support surface which interfaces with the stem support surface. Further, the stem support surface and the adapter support surface have corresponding radial arc shaped sections which allow positioning of the joint adapter against the stem module at different inclination angles. For fastening the joint adapter to the stem module, a bolt or screw is provided. | 07-03-2014 |
20140188233 | METHODS OF USING, PROVIDING AND MANUFACTURING A SHOULDER PROSTHESIS WITH A ONE-PIECE HUMERAL HEAD - A humeral head augment device in use in a modular shoulder prosthesis. The humeral head augment device has an external bearing surface with at least one surface portion that includes a radius of curvature. The radius of curvature is configured to constrain transitional movement of the implanted shoulder prosthesis when the humeral head augment device is positioned within the shoulder prosthesis. The humeral head augment device also includes a coupling mechanism designed to lock the humeral head augment device to either the stem or the humeral head, thereby ensuring proper operational positioning of the device within the shoulder prosthesis and allowing the implanted shoulder prosthesis to function in a patient suffering from rotator cuff arthropathy. A shoulder prosthesis using a humeral head augment device, a method tor assembling a shoulder prosthesis and method for using a humeral head augment device in a shoulder prosthesis are also disclosed. | 07-03-2014 |
20140222154 | Humeral Head Resurfacing Implant - A humeral head resurfacing implant ( | 08-07-2014 |
20140236304 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHOULDER PROSTHESES - A modular reverse shoulder prosthesis according to embodiments of the present invention includes a stem having a proximal taper and a primary stem axis, the proximal taper extending from the stem about a metaphyseal axis, the metaphyseal axis at an angle with respect to the primary stem axis, a metaphysis having a proximal end, a distal end, a first aperture in the distal end configured to be placed over the proximal taper, and a second aperture in the proximal end having an insert axis that is eccentrically offset from the metaphyseal axis, the metaphysis configured for attachment to the stem at any rotational position of the metaphysis about the metaphyseal axis, and a reverse insert, the reverse insert having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end comprises a concave cup formed about a cup axis and configured to receive a glenosphere, and wherein the distal end comprises a locking protrusion, wherein the locking protrusion has an outer surface with a cross-sectional shape that is rotationally symmetrical about the insert axis with respect to a corresponding inner surface of the second aperture, wherein the rotational symmetry has an order of six, seven, eight, nine, or ten. | 08-21-2014 |
20140249639 | Variable Angle Humeral Components - A variable angle locking system comprising a humeral component having an underside at least partially defined by a cavity; a humeral stem couplable to the humeral component; a first washer defining a first through-hole and including a threaded portion; an adaptor defining a second through-hole and having a shelf portion and an elongated second washer, the shelf portion being adapted to be received by the cavity of the humeral component; a spring washer positioned between the first washer and the elongated second washer and defining a third through-hole; and a screw configured to lock the humeral component to the humeral stem at more than one angle relative to a common axis defined by the first, second and third through-holes, the screw including a head portion having helical threads and an elongated shaft portion extending from the head portion. | 09-04-2014 |
20140277522 | HUMERAL ARTHROPLASTY - 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. | 09-18-2014 |
20140288657 | FENESTRATED HUMERAL PROSTHESIS AND METHODS OF SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY - A humeral prosthesis includes a stem component and a head component joined by an inclination component or block. The stem component and the inclination component are provided with openings/holes/fenestrations/eyelets that allow attachment of soft tissue (and optional fracture repair). A first plurality of suture holes are provided to the lateral stem body and a second plurality of suture holes are provided on the medial aspect of the inclination block. These suture holes are intended for subscapularis or lesser tuberosity reattachments. Inclination angle, radial offset, and version are adjustable and are separately and independently set and fixed. | 09-25-2014 |
20140296988 | Modular Humeral Head Resurfacing System - A two piece humeral component for use in joint arthroplasty which is adapted to be implanted into a joint and engaged by a socket component of the joint. The joint component includes a body having a first articulating surface and a second medial surface opposite the first articulating surface. The first articulating surface is adapted to be engaged by the socket and the second medial surface is adapted to be secured to mounting portion. The mounting portion has a first surface and a second medial surface. The first surface is adapted to be fixably engaged to the second mounting portion of the humeral component. The second medial surface is adapted to be secured to the humerus. A peg which has a first end adapted to engage a cavity found in the humerus is disposed on the mounting portion's second medial surface. | 10-02-2014 |
20140324174 | Instrumentation For Recording and Replicating Orthopaedic Implant Orientation - A system for preparing an implant for implantation includes a trial implant including a first dialable component and a datum, a final implant including a second dialable component, and an instrument including (i) a base assembly configured to support the trial implant so that the datum is in a predetermined orientation, (ii) a fixture supported on the base assembly, the fixture including a domed element, and an alignment tool configured to engage the first dialable component when the trial implant is supported by said base assembly, and (iii) a locking assembly including a guide member defining a spherical surface for nested engagement with said domed element, the locking assembly configured to record the angular orientation of said alignment tool relative to said fixture with said alignment tool engaged with the first dialable component, and to replicate the recorded angular orientation with the alignment tool and a second dialable component. | 10-30-2014 |
20140343680 | BONE PREPARATION TOOL KIT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A prosthesis ( | 11-20-2014 |
20140358239 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A prosthesis is provided and includes a central body having an outer surface and a longitudinal axis extending between a first end having an opening operable to receive an installation tool and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The outer surface extends between and connects the first end and the second end and defines the length of the central body. The prosthesis additionally includes a plurality of arms each attached to the outer surface of the central body and having an outer shape defined by a porous coating independent from a shape of the central body. The porous coating completely covers the outer surface of the central body between the first end and the second end. | 12-04-2014 |
20140358240 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A prosthesis is provided and includes a central body having an outer surface and a longitudinal axis extending between a first end having an opening operable to receive an installation tool and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The outer surface extends between and connects the first end and the second end and defines the length of the central body. The prosthesis additionally includes a plurality of arms each attached to the outer surface of the central body and having an outer shape defined by a porous coating independent from a shape of the central body. The porous coating completely covers the outer surface of the central body between the first end and the second end. | 12-04-2014 |
20140379089 | STEMLESS SHOULDER IMPLANT - A humerus implant includes a cup shaped body and a locking adapter. The cup shaped body has a center portion and a plurality of flexible first sidewall segments and second sidewall segments, with gaps between neighbored sidewall segments. The first sidewall segments have a plurality of locking fins while the second sidewall segments having a plurality of recesses and holes. The locking adapter has means for fixing the locking adapter to the cup shaped body and a locking ring for locking the sidewall segments into their final positions. | 12-25-2014 |
20150025643 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A prosthesis may include a stem, a ball stud, an adaptor, and a head. The stem may include a longitudinal axis and a bore having a central axis that is angled relative to the longitudinal axis. The ball stud may include a cylindrical shaft and a ball end. The cylindrical shaft may be received in the bore of the stem. The adaptor may include a tapered outer surface and a ball socket rotatably receiving the ball end of the stud. The head may be rotatably supported by the adaptor and may include a semispherical articulating surface and a female taper rotatably receiving the tapered outer surface of the adaptor. | 01-22-2015 |
20150045898 | System and Method for Fracture Replacement of Comminuted Bone Fractures or Portions Thereof Adjacent Bone Joints - The system and method serves in facilitating replacement of comminuted bone fractures or portions thereof adjacent bone joints. The system and method employs a prosthesis to replace at least a portion of the comminuted bone fractures. The prosthesis serves in reproducing the articular surface of the portion or portions of the comminuted bone fractures that are replaced. In doing so, the prosthesis serves in restoring joint viability and corresponding articulation thereof. | 02-12-2015 |
20150066149 | EXTENDED ARTICULAR SURFACE RESURFACING HEAD - A modular humeral head resurfacing implant including a head, an anchoring stem, and a modular extended articulation flange. The head includes an exterior hemispherical articulating surface defining a terminating rim, an interior concave surface opposite to the exterior articulating surface, and a first coupling mechanism proximate to the terminating rim. The anchoring stem is coupled to the interior concave surface and extends along a stem axis that extends through an axial center of the head. The articulation flange includes a second coupling mechanism configured to cooperate with the first coupling mechanism to fasten the articulation flange to the head and an outer articulating surface that is curved along substantially its entire length and is substantially flush with the exterior hemispherical articulating surface when the articulation flange is fastened to the head. | 03-05-2015 |
20150134066 | SHOULDER IMPLANT WITH STEM - A humerus implant has a stem, cup shaped body and a locking adapter. The cup shaped body is locked to the stem by a key-slot mechanism. The cup shaped body has a center portion and a plurality of flexible first sidewall segments and second sidewall segments, with gaps between neighbored sidewall segments. The first sidewall segments have a plurality of locking fins while the second sidewall segments having a plurality of recesses and holes. The locking adapter has means for fixing the locking adapter to the cup shaped body and a locking ring for locking the sidewall segments into their final positions. | 05-14-2015 |
20150289983 | SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS IN JOINTS - Devices, instruments and associated methods for the subchondral treatment of osteoarthritis in hip and shoulder joints are provided. In addition, a method for treating joint pain is provided. The method comprises: identifying a subchondral defect in a subchondral region of a bone of the joint; selecting a subchondral access path to a location near the subchondral defect; and treating the subchondral defect, via the subchondral access, in a manner that restores normal force distribution and joint function while preserving the articular surface of the bone, wherein the joint is a hip or shoulder. | 10-15-2015 |
20150342743 | SHOULDER ENDOPROSTHESIS - A shoulder endoprosthesis is disclosed herein. The endoprosthesis is configured as a modular unit of a stem and a cone body. Various sized and shaped stems may be selectively engaged with various sized and shaped cone bodies. Each stem is configured to be accommodated in an intramedullary canal of the humerous. Each cone body is configured to be accommodated in humerous. Each cone body further comprises a channel therethrough, a retaining section disposed within the channel, and an opening in a top end of the cone body configured to receive a mount member from one of a ball head and a reverse baseplate. | 12-03-2015 |
20160008137 | BONE PREPARATION TOOL KIT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD | 01-14-2016 |
20160008138 | MULTIPLE BEARING HUMERAL PROSTHESIS | 01-14-2016 |
20160030187 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS WITH VARIABLE INCLINATION HUMERAL HEAD COMPONENT - Methods and devices are disclosed for joint (e.g., shoulder) arthroplasty. In one aspect, there is provided a device for determining inclination and/or version of a prosthetic head with respect to a prosthetic stem. In another aspect, there is provided a joint (e.g., shoulder) prosthesis. In another aspect, there is provided a method for setting an inclination angle and/or a version angle of a prosthetic head with respect to a stem implanted or to be implanted in a bone of a joint (e.g., shoulder). | 02-04-2016 |
20160030197 | SURGICAL METHOD FOR IMPLANTING A STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT TO THE HUMERUS OF A PATIENT - A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. | 02-04-2016 |
20160038295 | STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT OF AN ORTHOPAEDIC SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038296 | STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT OF AN ORTHOPAEDIC SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038297 | STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT OF AN ORTHOPAEDIC SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. | 02-11-2016 |
20160051367 | HUMERAL IMPLANT FOR A SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - The invention discloses a support element for humeral implant comprising a central body extending along an axis and at least three arms extending outwardly from the central body, the arms being transversal to said axis and bearing a ring element at their ends opposite to said central body, wherein at least a first and a second pair of arms form different angles. | 02-25-2016 |
20160051368 | SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY SYSTEM - An implant system for total shoulder arthroplasties, hemi shoulder arthroplasties, and “reverse” total shoulder arthroplasties including a humeral stem having an enlarged head portion with interfaces adapted to removably receive various modular interchangeable components, such as articulating liners, spacers, and adapter inserts. The humeral stem functions as a universal platform that may be used in either conventional or “reverse” total shoulder arthroplasties, as well as hemi shoulder arthroplasties, and may remain implanted in place during a revision in which the implant system is converted between the foregoing configurations, for example. | 02-25-2016 |
20160058561 | STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT OF AN ORTHOPAEDIC SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. | 03-03-2016 |
20160095722 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING PROXIMAL HUMERAL FRACTURES AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for treating a proximal humeral fracture. A system according to one embodiment includes a longitudinal member configured to be received within the humeral shaft. The system includes a jig assembly configured to be coupled to the longitudinal member, wherein the jig assembly includes at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to guide placement of at least one hole in the humeral shaft, and wherein the hole formed in the humeral shaft is configured to align with at least one hole in the humeral implant such that the jig assembly is configured to locate the position of the humeral implant in the humeral shaft. | 04-07-2016 |
20160113645 | IMPLANT WITH SUTURE ANCHOR FIXATION CAPABILITY - An implantable device and various systems and methods related to the device are disclosed. The implantable device has a bone implant component configured to be secured to at least one bone of a patient with at least one recess therein. The bone implant component is configured to allow a suture anchor to be disposed within the recess and has a restriction therein that is engageable by the suture anchor to retain the suture anchor within the bone implant component. Methods for implanting a suture anchor in the implantable device are also disclosed. | 04-28-2016 |
20160128841 | MODULAR HUMERAL PROSTHESIS - A modular humeral prosthesis suitable for implant in a humeral seating of a humerus comprises an articulation component, a distal joint element able to be inserted into said humeral seating along an insertion axis, and an adapter body provided with a support positionable in the humeral seating and that has a coupling seating to connect said articulation component and provided with a connection unit inserted into said support to connect said distal joint element to said adapter body in a releasable manner. The connection unit comprises a clamping element associated in a selectively releasable manner to the distal joint element and the support has a through coupling seating configured to receive and position said clamping element inside it, and also configured to allow the insertion and extraction of said distal joint element through said support without removing said support from the humeral seating. | 05-12-2016 |
20160158021 | HUMERAL ARTHROPLASTY - 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. | 06-09-2016 |
20160166393 | A MEDICAL DEVICE FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF A HUMERUS FOR THE OPERATIVE TREATMENT OF A PROXIMAL HUMERUS FRACTURE | 06-16-2016 |
20160175101 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FRACTURE REPLACEMENT OF COMMINUTED BONE FRACTURES OR PORTIONS THEREOF ADJACENT BONE JOINTS | 06-23-2016 |
20160184101 | ROTATABLE COLLAR FOR A PROSTHESIS - A collar arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar comprises a plate including a neck hole to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar, a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar are also disclosed. | 06-30-2016 |
20160193049 | INTRINSIC STABILITY IN A TOTAL HIP STEM | 07-07-2016 |
20160250030 | NEGATIVE-POSITIVE PRESSURIZABLE IMPLANT | 09-01-2016 |