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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 1997
Filed:
Aug. 16, 1994
Applicant:
Inventors:
Holger Muller, Gettorf, DE;
Herbert Ferdinand Resch, Innsbruck, AT;
Bernd Robioneck, Schellhorn, DE;
Assignee:
Howmedica GmbH, Schoenkirchen, DE;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
623 19 ; 623 18 ; 623 23 ;
Abstract
An endoprosthesis for a shoulder joint that provides for an adjustable distance between the head portion and the shank portion is provided. The head portion of the endoprosthesis is connected through a threaded connection to the proximal end of the shank portion such that the distance between the head portion and the shank portion can be varied. In operation, the head portion is screwed into the shank portion until the desired distance is obtained.