Shoulder joint prosthesis

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2005-05-31

2005-05-31

Snow, Bruce E (Department: 3738)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

Reexamination Certificate

active

06899736

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a shoulder joint prosthesis comprising two cooperating bearing bodies, a shaft and a coupling for the connection of the shaft to one of the bearing bodies, with a support member adjoining the lower side of the bearing member connectable to the shaft, an outer support surface of said support member at least partly filling a gap present between the bearing body and the shaft in the state connected to the shaft such that the growing together of bone fragments is promoted.

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