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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2002
Filed:
Mar. 06, 2000
Thomas S. Camino, Warsaw, IN (US);
Duane G. Snyder, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
David J. Urbahns, Barrington, RI (US);
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
A kit for assembly of a modular joint prosthesis ( ) includes at least two shank/body elements ( ) sized for insertion into the shank of the bone and at least two head members ( ) sized to replace one bearing surface of the joint. Each shank/body element ( ) has a collar ( ) that has a shallow width and a circular plan view and that is formed to overhang a resected level of the bone. The collar ( ) has a male taper on its side wall ( ). Each head member ( ) has a first geometric axis ( ) therethrough and defines a part spherical cavity ( ) with a skirt ( ) extending about the cavity ( ). The skirt ( ) provides a female taper for receiving and providing a mechanical connection with the male taper on the side wall ( ) of each collar ( ). A second axis extends ( ) through the skirt ( ). The first axis ( ) and second axis ( ) may be coincident or offset from one another.