Securement device for an orthopedic prosthesis, thermal treatment device for an orthopedic prosthesis, and methods of use

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for firmly joining together components of a modular orthopedic prosthesis by securing female to male parts thereof together, and in particular a male part present in a modular component into a correspondingly configured female part (i.e., bore or recess) present in a further modular component thereof. Preferably the male part is tapered, and the bore or recess is correspondingly configured to provide a close tolerance fit therewith. In a preferred embodiment a securement device is used to join the components which securement device includes a heat resistant part or region which shields a heated part from its ambient environment; the securement device is useful in holding a component of an orthopedic prosthesis. In a further preferred embodiment the invention also comprises a heat treatment device which is issued to provide a suitable heat treatment to a component (or part thereof) of a modular orthopedic prosthesis. Methods of utilizing the securement device and the heat treatment device during surgical implantation of modular orthopedic prosthesis is also disclosed.