Large taper modular shoulder prosthesis

Details Large taper modular shoulder prosthesis Large taper modular shoulder prosthesis

1995-06-08

1998-03-17

Isabella, David

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 18, A61F 240

Patent

active

057281610

ABSTRACT:
A joint prosthesis including a first element comprising a joint bearing surface and a second element which has an integral stem and body portion. The body includes a collar having a male taper outer surface configured to engage a complementary female taper surface formed in the joint bearing surface of the first element. Engagement of the female taper on the male taper provides the sole mechanical connection between the joint bearing member and the stem body element. The invention includes a kit for assembly of a modular joint prosthesis, the kit includes at least two stem body elements and at least two joint bearing members.

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