Patent ID: 6911047
Filing Date: 2005-06-28
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A glenoid component for securement to a glenoid surface of a scapula so as to provide a bearing surface for a head portion of a humerus, comprising: a body portion having (i) a first surface configured to contact said glenoid surface of said scapula, and (ii) a second surface configured to receive said head portion of said humerus; an anchor peg for penetrating said glenoid surface of said scapula so as to secure said body portion to said glenoid surface of said scapula, wherein (i) said anchor peg includes a first cylindrical shaft segment extending from said first surface of said body portion, said first cylindrical shaft segment possessing a first diameter, (ii) said anchor peg further includes a second cylindrical shaft segment extending from said first cylindrical shaft segment, said second cylindrical shaft segment possessing a second diameter, (iii) said anchor peg further includes an outwardly extending fin secured to said second cylindrical shaft segment, said fin possessing a third diameter, (iv) said first diameter is greater than said second diameter, and (v) said third diameter is greater than said first diameter; and a first stabilizing peg extending from said first surface of said body portion for penetrating said glenoid surface of said scapula so as to prevent movement of said body portion relative to said glenoid surface of said scapula.