Modular prosthesis system with novel locking mechanism

作者: Alexander C. Nicol , Donald Christopher Marsden , Nicola K. Fowler

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关键词: Modular prosthesisProsthesisImplant prosthesisEngineeringModular designHead (vessel)Biomedical engineeringLocking mechanism

摘要: A modular prosthesis for replacement of a joint articulating surface bone, where the generally comprises head with recessed socket, an elongate stem, and connecting member including patrix having spherical adapted to be attached end stem received in head, locking lock desired orientation; system use surgical repair selection components assembling implant prosthesis, trial transfer device arranging same orientation as prosthesis; methods using invention.