Femoral head assembly with variable offset

Details Femoral head assembly with variable offset Femoral head assembly with variable offset

2007-10-31

2010-11-16

Prebilic, Paul (Department: 3774)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S023450, C623S022420, C623S023140

Reexamination Certificate

active

07833277

ABSTRACT:
A proximal femoral ball assembly having a variable offset that is selectively adjustable to conform to various anatomical conditions encountered during a femoral surgical procedure. The femoral ball assembly generally includes a head, a neck, and an adjustment mechanism. The head has a smooth spherical outer surface that is adapted to engage an acetabular component or native acetabulum. The neck extends outward from the head and removeably connects to the head using a threaded attachment.

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