Modular humeral head
AssigneeHowmedica Osteonics Corp.
InventorsKevin P. KNOX, Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER, Michael C. NELSON, David R. STUMP
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AssigneeHowmedica Osteonics Corp.
InventorsKevin P. KNOX, Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER, Michael C. NELSON, David R. STUMP
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A humeral head assembly is provided that includes an articular body and a coupler. The articular body includes a coupling portion disposed on a side of the articular body opposite an articular surface. The coupling portion includes a continuous zone of eccentricity adjustment. The coupler portion optionally includes one or more than one discrete position site. The coupler includes a first portion and a second portion opposite the first portion. The first portion is configured to mate with the coupling portion and the second portion is configured to mate with another member of a joint prosthesis. A coupling portion with the continuous range of eccentricity adjustment can be provided on a bone anchor and the eccentricity of another component can be selected by motion of a coupler, such as a tray for reverse humeral assemblies, along the coupling portion of the anchor.
A humeral head system, comprising an articular body comprising a convex articular surface and a coupling portion, the coupling portion disposed on a side of the articular body opposite the convex articular surface;
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