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Glenoid prosthesis and method of use
Assignee: Zimmer Inc
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Filing: 1988-02-03
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Granted: 1990-10-23
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Expires: 2008-02-03
Abstract
Abstract A glenoid prosthesis and method for affixing the same. The glenoid prosthesis has a lateral surface for articulating with a humeral head and a flat medial surface which engages a flat resected surface on the scapula head. In a first embodiment, an integral plastic prosthesis has a pair of pegs extending from a flat medial surface which are positioned in a pair of holes drilled in the bone. The mating flat surfaces and pegs and holes are bonded with cement. The flat mating surfaces resist rocking under applied superior-inferior loading and resection is simplified by providing a flat resected surface and holes drilled substantially perpendicular thereto. Grooves are provided in the pegs to provide an increased area for bonding and the grooves are of graduated depth to provide greater strength at the proximal end of the pegs where the highest stresses occur. In a second embodiment, the glenoid component consists of a metal base and plastic insert, wherein snap-fit locking means are provided for intra-operatively attaching the insert to the base. A central boss and screw fixation of the base to the bone provides stability and allows reconstruction with bone grafts.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne Z. Burkhead
- 👤 James L. Dale
- 👤 Brian D. Burkinshaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/40; A61F2/4081; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/84; A61B17/86; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30907; A61F2/4059; A61F2/28; A61F2002/2835; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/3011; A61F2002/30112; A61F2002/30138; A61F2002/30158; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30329; A61F2002/30476; A61F2002/305; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/30772; A61F2002/3082; A61F2002/30841; A61F2002/30878; A61F2002/30891; A61F2002/30892; A61F2/4014; A61F2002/4018; A61F2/46; A61F2002/4631; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0025; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0004; A61F2230/0017; A61F2230/0026; A61F2310/00; A61F2310/00005; A61F2310/00011; A61F2310/00023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A glenoid prosthesis providing fixed engagement with a flat resected surface on the scapula head, said prosthesis comprising: a glenoid component having a lateral surface shaped to articulate with the humeral head; a flat medial surface for engaging a flat resected surface on the scapula head; and a plurality of spaced posts protruding medially from the medial surface for insertion into the scapula head for fixedly attaching the glenoid component to the resected scapula head, said posts having transverse groves only on the outer faces of the posts, said grooves decreasing in depth going from the distal to the proximal ends of the posts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A glenoid prosthesis providing fixed engagement with a flat resected surface on the scapula head, said prosthesis comprising: a glenoid component having a lateral surface shaped to articulate with the humeral head; a flat medial surface for engaging a flat resected surface on the scapula head; and a plurality of spaced posts protruding medially from the medial surface for insertion into the scapula head for fixedly attaching the glenoid component to the resected scapula head, said posts having transverse groves only on the outer faces of the posts, said grooves decreasing in depth going from the distal to the proximal ends of the posts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The glenoid prosthesis of claim 1, wherein the posts include an uncut proximal portion without grooves.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The glenoid prosthesis of claim 1, wherein the grooves are V-shaped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The glenoid prosthesis of claim 1, wherein the grooves are rectangular-shaped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The glenoid prosthesis of claim 1, wherein the grooves have a depth of less than 50% of the diameter of the posts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The glenoid component of claim 1, wherein the component and posts form an integral body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The glenoid prosthesis of claim 6, wherein the body is made of plastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The glenoid prosthesis of claim 7, wherein the body is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The glenoid prosthesis of claim 1, wherein the glenoid component is elongated along its inferior-superior axis and the posts are positioned along the inferior-superior axis.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The glenoid prosthesis of claim 1, wherein the glenoid prosthesis has two posts spaced about equal distance from the center point of the inferior-superior axis of the component.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
93 words
A glenoid prosthesis providing fixed engagement with a flat resected surface on the scapula head, said prosthesis comprising: a glenoid component having a lateral surface shaped to articulate with a humeral head; a flat medial surface for engaging a flat resected surface on the scapula head; side walls between the lateral and medial surfaces; at least two attachment pegs protruding medially from the medial surface for insertion into the scapula head; and transverse grooves on the pegs, said grooves decreasing in depth going from the distal to the proximal ends of the peg.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
93 words
A glenoid prosthesis providing fixed engagement with a flat resected surface on the scapula head, said prosthesis comprising: a glenoid component having a lateral surface shaped to articulate with a humeral head; a flat medial surface for engaging a flat resected surface on the scapula head; side walls between the lateral and medial surfaces; at least two attachment pegs protruding medially from the medial surface for insertion into the scapula head; and transverse grooves on the pegs, said grooves decreasing in depth going from the distal to the proximal ends of the peg.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The glenoid prosthesis of claim 11, wherein the component and pegs form an integral plastic body.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The glenoid prosthesis of claim 12, wherein the component is elongated along its inferior-superior axis and the pegs are disposed on the inferior-superior axis.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The glenoid prosthesis of claim 13, wherein two pegs are spaced on the inferior-superior axis substantially equal distance from the center point.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The glenoid prosthesis of claim 12, wherein the body is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The glenoid prosthesis of claim 11, wherein the pegs have grooves only on their outer faces.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The glenoid prosthesis of claim 11, wherein a proximal portion of at least one peg has no grooves.
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