Orthopedic implant augments
AssigneeSmith & Nephew, Inc.
InventorsJeffrey J. Shea, Nathaniel M. Quinn, Daniel R. Goldberg
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Abstract
Systems, methods, and devices are described for providing orthopedic implant augments having fastener locking mechanisms. The augments include a surface for mating with an implant component and a surface for interfacing with a patient's bone. The fastener locking mechanisms are aligned such that the augment may be locked in a variety of orientations while maintaining close contact with both an implant and a patient's bone. The alignment of the locking mechanisms provides variability and adjustability to the augment to address a variety of bone anatomies and requirements.
Claims11
An orthopedic device comprising:
- a first surface having a mating face configured to mate with an implant;
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- an opening configured to receive a fastener, said opening comprising a plurality of fins disposed in a plane that is not parallel to the mating face.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.