发明名称 |
REVERSE SHOULDER PROSTHESIS |
摘要 |
<p>Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus and method for reverse shoulder arthroplasty (e.g., reverse total shoulder arthroplasty). In one specific example, a glenoid component used to resurface the scapula may be provided. Of note, unlike traditional total shoulder arthroplasty the glenoid component in a reverse shoulder is convex rather than concave; it acts as a physical stop to prevent the superior migration of the humeral head—a typical occurrence in patients suffering from rotator cuff tear arthropathy (CTA).</p> |
申请公布号 |
CA2646995(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2007.09.27 |
申请号 |
CA20072646995 |
申请日期 |
2007.03.23 |
申请人 |
EXACTECH, INC. |
发明人 |
ZUCKERMAN, JOSEPH;ROCHE, CHRISTOPHER P.;WRIGHT, THOMAS;MAULDIN, MICHAEL C.;FLURIN, PIERRE |
分类号 |
A61F2/40 |
主分类号 |
A61F2/40 |
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