Patent ID: 11931082
Assignee: ZIMMER, INC.
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 5:
6. An orthopedic system comprising:
a stem provisional configured for insertion into an intramedullary canal of a bone;
an elongate post having a longitudinal axis, the post extending between a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the second end portion has a recess therein; and
a stud configured to be inserted within the recess, wherein the stud is configured to connect to the post at a first end part within the recess, wherein a second part of the stud extends freely within the recess, wherein the second part of the stud is free to deflect laterally within the recess with respect to the longitudinal axis when connected to the post and when subjected to a bending load, and wherein a part of the stud extends from the recess and this part is threaded to attach with the stem provisional.