IMPACT ABSORBING PAD

摘要

Various embodiments of an impact absorbing pad are disclosed herein. Each pad is configured to protect a load bearing surface of an implant from damage when the implant is implanted. Each pad may have an attachment portion that allows the pad to be attached to the load bearing surface. An impactor tool may also be attached to the load bearing surface and utilized the drive a portion of the implant into a bone cavity. The pad may be removed by hand, removed with the tool, or implanted with the implant. Related systems and methods for using and making the pad are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A prosthetic insertion system comprising:
an implant having a load bearing surface; an impactor tool having a striking surface; and an impact absorbing pad having a substantially planar portion that is attachable to the load bearing surface, wherein any impaction forces applied to the striking surface of the impactor tool are transmitted through the planar portion of the pad to the load bearing surface of the implant when the pad is attached to the load bearing surface.