Patent ID: 9233000
Filing Date: 2016-01-12
CPC Classification: A61F

Claim Text:
1. A modular joint prosthesis comprising: a nail for insertion into a bone marrow canal of a bone, the nail having a nail neck; and a neck piece having a proximal end, a middle shaft portion defining a longitudinal axis, and a distal end comprising a conical pin to which a slip-on joint ball can be attached; wherein the proximal end of the neck piece comprises a helmet-shaped receiving head, the receiving head comprising: wherein the corresponding recesses receive a tensioning means which, in a tensioned state, clampingly fixes the one of the nail neck and the module connector in the receiving head by frictional engagement in a jaw-like manner by application of a tightening torque sufficient to prevent axial displacement and a rotation, wherein the module connector has a first end and a second end, and wherein the neck piece is indirectly coupled to the nail via the module connector.