Glenoid component for an artificial shoulder joint

摘要: A glenoid component for an artificial shoulder joint has a retainer having ultra high molecular weight polyethylene insert affixed thereto. The concave humerally facing articulating surface on which ball of the humeral articulates. also fixation tab extending through slot in and posteriorly from scapular side at oblique angle to surface. is cemented scapula provide short term scapula. plurality porous metal coated posts generally same as insert's tab. coating promote bone ingrowth therein long illustratively made Ti-6Al-4V. Since extend thereto, illustratively, surface, can be implanted anteriorly opposed laterally. This reduces amount exposure dislocation needed when implanted.