System for establishing the orientation of a modular implant

Details System for establishing the orientation of a modular implant System for establishing the orientation of a modular implant

2007-11-06

2007-11-06

McDermott, Corrine (Department: 3738)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S022420, C606S053000, C606S087000, C606S099000, C606S102000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10435000

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides apparatus and a method for assembling a modular hip implant where the desired orientation of the neck component is uniquely determined during the trialing phase of the operation, and that same desired orientation is accurately reproduced during the implantation phase of the actual hip implant device.

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