ARTICULATING IMPLANT SYSTEM

摘要

An articulating implant system is provided for fixation to a bone. The articulating implant system includes a fixation component for fixation to the bone and an articulating member for articulating against bone or cartilage. Specifically, a modular ulnar implant (10) is provided in accordance with the articulating implant system of the present invention wherein the fixation component is a stem (12) for insertion into the intramedullary canal of the distal ulna and the articulating member is a head (14) for articulating with the radial sigmoid notch.