Patent ID: 8551180
Filing Date: 2013-10-08
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method of implanting a prosthesis relative to a carpal complex of a wrist comprising: providing a carpal implant having a body and including a bone abutment surface and at least one flange extending from the bone abutment surface; resurfacing at least portions of identified bones of the carpal complex including at least one of a scaphoid, lunate and triquetrum; locating the bone abutment surface of the carpal implant against the resurfaced portions of the identified bones; locating a first flange of the at least one flange against the carpal complex; advancing a first bone screw through a first aperture in the body into one of the identified bones; advancing a second bone screw through a second aperture in the first flange and into a first bone of the identified bones; advancing a third bone screw through a third aperture in the first flange and into a second bone of the identified bones, the second bone being distinct from the first bone; and bending at least one flange extending from an ulnar or radial portion of the body relative to a remainder of the body to a position against a medial or lateral face of the identified bones.