Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-10
2007-07-10
Stewart, Alvin J. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
Reexamination Certificate
active
10943036
ABSTRACT:
A reverse shoulder prosthesis. The reverse shoulder prosthesis includes a humeral socket having a concave surface, and a glenoid component having a major diameter and a convex surface for articulating with the concave surface of the socket. The convex surface has a height from the major diameter that is less than a corresponding spherical surface height.
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