Implant components and methods
AssigneeSmith & Nephew, Inc.
InventorsJustin Steve Conway, Ryan L. Landon, Jeffrey Joel Shea
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Abstract
Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. Any of the implantable components may be include one or more porous surfaces. The porous surface may be textured by protrusions that connect to and extend from the surface. The sizes and concentration of the protrusions may be varied for specific applications to accommodate different implants and patient anatomies. A porous implant may also include one or more internal or external solid portions that strengthen the implant.
Claims21
An implantable orthopedic device comprising:
- an implant having a first surface that contacts a patient's orthopedic joint,
- the implant further including a plurality of protrusions that connect to the first surface and rise above the first surface and a plurality of pores dispersed within the first surface.
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