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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 08, 2015
Acumed Llc, Hillsboro, OR (US);
Randall J. Huebner, Portland, OR (US);
Jeff A. Bergquist, Portland, OR (US);
Kara J. Budor, Portland, OR (US);
Larry W. Ehmke, Beaverton, OR (US);
Acumed LLC, Hillsboro, OR (US);
Abstract
System, including apparatus, methods, and kits, for replacement of the proximal end of a radial bone with a prosthesis having a floating articular member. The prosthesis may include a head portion connected or connectable to a stem portion. While the stem portion remains operatively connected to the head portion, the head portion and/or an articular member thereof may be permitted to float in position relative to the stem portion. The head portion/articular member may float transversely (e.g., translationally) and/or rotationally with respect to the stem portion. The articular member may articulate with a humeral bone or both a humeral bone and an ulnar bone. In some embodiments, the head portion may include a fixed member for articulation with an ulnar bone and a floating member for articulation with a humeral bone.