Humeral prosthesis incorporating a sphere

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1995-11-14

1997-12-30

Willse, David H.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 23, A61F 240

Patent

active

057024570

ABSTRACT:
A humeral prosthesis including a shank having a metaphyseal part having a housing therein with a semi-spherical portion in which housing is introduced a sphere to which is secured a bearing surface hemispherical cap adapted to be received within the glenoid cavity of a shoulder. A securing element is provided which extends through the metaphyseal part of the shank for securing the sphere within the housing at a predetermined position with respect to the shank.

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