Method and apparatus for use of a glenoid component

摘要

A glenoid component for use in shoulder arthroplasty, the glenoid component is adapted to be implanted into a scapula and engaged by a head of a humeral component. The glenoid component has a body with a first articulating surface and a second medial surface opposite said first articulating surface. The first articulating surface adapted to be engaged by the head of the humeral component and the second medial surface is adapted to be secured to the scapula. A plurality of arcuate pegs, each of said arcuate pegs having a first end adapted to engage a cavity formed in the scapula and a second end extend from the medial surface.