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US 4,045,826 AGranted
Glenoid component for shoulder prosthesis
OwnerJerome H. Strootinventor
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Abstract
A glenoid component for a shoulder prosthesis is provided which is symmetrical so that it can be used as a replacement for either shoulder. The glenoid component is designed in such a way that it is strong yet it requires the removal of a minimum amount of bone.
Claims1
A glenoid component for a shoulder prosthesis comprising:
- a. a hemispherical cup;
- b. a pin extending outwardly from the outer surface of said cup;
- c. a wedge-shaped member extending at right angles to said pin;
- d. a pair of reinforcing ribs extending upwardly from the pin and the wedge and being attached to the outer surface of the hemispherical cup;
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- e. providing a symmetrical glenoid component adapted to be used in either shoulder.
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