Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Elbow prosthesis
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Application No.: US11780365Application Date: 2007-07-19
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Publication No.: US07625406B2Publication Date: 2009-12-01
- Inventor: Brian K. Berelsman , Kevin T. Stone , Thomas J. Graham , Hill Hastins
- Applicant: Brian K. Berelsman , Kevin T. Stone , Thomas J. Graham , Hill Hastins
- Applicant Address: US IN Warsaw
- Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
- Current Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
- Current Assignee Address: US IN Warsaw
- Agency: Harness, Dickey
- Main IPC: A61F2/30
- IPC: A61F2/30

Abstract:
A prosthetic joint kit, particularly well suited for an elbow, transmits load through the prosthetic joint through a pair of spherically shaped bearing surfaces so as to transmit load over a relatively large area rather than at a point or over a line of contact. The prosthetic joint kit may be configured in a modular manner wherein a plurality of interchangeable stem structures, bearing structures and/or bearing inserts of various types are available. Construction in this manner enables a surgeon to configure the prosthetic joint to best suit the needs of the patient. For example, the surgeon may employ a modular flange for compressing a bone graft, a tissue fastener for securing soft tissue to a portion of the prosthetic joint, a cam for limiting the amount by which the prosthetic joint articulates or a bearing insert for tailoring the degree of varus/valgus constraint.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080033566A1 Elbow Prosthesis Public/Granted day:2008-02-07
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