Patent ID: 6428578
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A modular orthopedic prosthesis comprising:a modular neck component having a protrusion extending distally from the bottom thereof, and another, opposed end for accommodating a joint motion surface; a body component including a bore defining at least a first axis and having a generally triangular transverse cross-section with at least two corners of the triangle being angular and defined by intersecting lines of the triangle, whereby said angular corners are adapted to bite into the bone cavity of a patient to prevent rotation of the implanted prosthesis relative to the bone; and a radially flexible sleeve having opposed ends, one end being receivable within the said bore and the other end projecting outwardly from the bore; the said protrusion of the neck being received into the said other end of the sleeve; and an outer surface of said sleeve and an inner surface of said bore cooperating to compress said sleeve radially upon insertion of said one end of said sleeve into said bore, whereby the sleeve connects the modular neck component and body together in a fixed position.