Endoprosthesis for a shoulder joint

Details Endoprosthesis for a shoulder joint Endoprosthesis for a shoulder joint

1994-08-16

1997-08-19

Weiss, John G.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 18, 623 23, A61F 240

Patent

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056583400

ABSTRACT:
An endoprosthesis for a shoulder joint that provides for an adjustable distance between the head portion and the shank portion is provided. The head portion of the endoprosthesis is connected through a threaded connection to the proximal end of the shank portion such that the distance between the head portion and the shank portion can be varied. In operation, the head portion is screwed into the shank portion until the desired distance is obtained.

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patent: 3102536 (1963-09-01), Rose et al.
patent: 3806957 (1974-04-01), Shersher
patent: 4520511 (1985-06-01), Gianezio et al.
patent: 4865605 (1989-09-01), Dine et al.
patent: 5358524 (1994-10-01), Richelsoph
patent: 5358526 (1994-10-01), Tornier

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