Implantable elbow joint assembly with spherical inter-support
AssigneeLinares Medical Devices, LLC
InventorsMiguel A. Linares, Miguel A. Linares, JR.
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Abstract
A multi-component elbow joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper humerus bone and opposing lower radius and ulna bones. The assembly includes a first component anchored into the upper humerus reconditioned end surface and exhibits a first exposed support surface. A second component is anchored into the lower reconditioned bone end surface of at least one of the radius and ulna bones and exhibits a second exposed support surface. An intermediate component is supported in at least one of eccentric or rotational fashion between the first and second anchored components.
Claims7
A multi-component elbow joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between an upper humerus bone and opposing lower radius and ulna bones, said assembly comprising:
- a first component anchored into the upper humerus reconditioned end surface and exhibiting a first support surface;
- a second component anchored into the lower reconditioned bone end surface of at least one of the radius and ulna bones and exhibiting a second exposed support surface;
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- an elongated and uneven roller shaped intermediate component supported in rotational fashion between said first and second anchored components.
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