Patent ID: 6508840
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
A method for implanting a modular shoulder joint prosthesis into a humerus having a prepared proximal bone surface and a prepared opening therein, comprising the steps of:providing a plurality of bodies, each body having a proximal surface, with a cavity extending distally therein, and a distal end having an elongated shaft extending distally therefrom, providing a plurality of heads, each head having a bearing surface, a support surface, and a stem extending distally from the support surface, the stem being positioned and sized to form a modular connection with the cavity of a selected body, selecting a body to fit within the prepared opening such that the proximal surface of the body is recessed from the proximal bone surface of the humerus, and selecting a head to connect with the body such that, upon forming the modular connection, the support surface is in contact with the prepared proximal bone surface.