Stem taper adapter
AssigneeCenterpulse Orthopedics Ltd.
InventorsRichard J. Kana, Richard J. Taft
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Abstract
A prosthetic component includes an adaptor having a first end and a second end. The first end includes an elongated male tapered body. The second end includes a flange extending radially outwardly from the male tapered body and having an anti-rotational/anatomically orientation component formed therewith. The second end also includes a female tapered aperture formed therein which has an anti-rotational/anatomical orientation component formed therewith. The flange may include an elongated portion having a porous annular surface thereon.
Claims12
An orthopedic implant comprising:
- a prosthetic femoral component;
- a segment having a first end sized to connect directly to the femoral component;
- a stem incompatible for connection directly to the femoral component;
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- an adaptor having a first end adapted to connect directly to both the segment and the femoral component, and having a second end sized to connect directly to the stem, wherein the adaptor provides a compatible interface between the stem and the femoral component and between the stem and the segment.
An orthopedic implant comprising:
- a prosthetic femoral component;
- a segment for replacing resected bone, the segment having a first end sized to connect directly to the femoral component and having a second end;
- a stem, being incompatible for connection directly to the femoral component;
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- an adaptor having a first end sized to connect directly to both the second end of the segment and the femoral component, and having a second end sized to connect directly to the stem, wherein the adaptor provides a compatible interface between the stem and the femoral component and between the stem and the segment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.