Abstract:
A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Oscillating rasps for the surgical preparation of the bone prior to the implantation of a glenoid or acetabular component with complex geometry are disclosed. Surgical methods for the use of such oscillating rasps are also disclosed. The oscillating rasp includes an attachment head configured to be secured in a chuck of an oscillating tool, and a cutting head secured to the attachment head. The cutting head includes a cutting surface extending posteriorly from the longitudinal axis of the oscillating surgical rasp. The cutting surface has a plurality of cutting teeth arranged in a geometry that, when oscillated along a predetermined path in contact with the glenoid of the patient, corresponds with the geometry of the augmented glenoid prosthesis.
Abstract:
A prosthesis assembly configured for use with a scapula in one embodiment includes a spherical humeral component, an elongated glenoid bearing including a first bearing surface with (i) a first spherical end portion with a first radius of curvature, (ii) a second spherical end portion with a second radius of curvature, and (iii) a central portion located between the first spherical end portion and the second spherical end portion, and a first coupling portion extending from a second bearing surface opposite the bearing surface, and a base configured to rotatably support the elongated glenoid bearing, wherein the first radius of curvature is substantially equal to the second radius of curvature and the central portion does not have a radius of curvature that is substantially equal to the second radius of curvature.