Modular Attachment Mechanism In Prosthetic Implants

摘要

Disclosed is an apparatus that can be positioned in a subject to include, selectively, a modular connection portion. The modular connection portion can be provided to allow for soft tissue connection that replaces a greater trochanter of a natural femur. The soft tissue connection portion can include a plurality of regions to allow for reattachment of soft tissue in a plurality of position to mimic a natural anatomy. A method of using, selecting, and implanting the prosthesis is also disclosed.

主权项

1. A method of implanting a prosthesis in a proximal femur, comprising:
forming an incision in a patient; evaluating a patient and resecting a proximal femur; selecting a prosthesis including a connection for a soft tissue connection portion; after forming the incision, determining whether a soft tissue connection portion is to be connected to the prosthesis; if it is determined that a soft tissue connection portion is to be connected to the prosthesis, selecting and connecting the soft tissue connection portion; and implanting the prosthesis into the patient.