Patent ID: 8052756
Filing Date: 2011-11-08
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method of implanting a distal radial wrist implant relative to a host radius while salvaging at least portions of fractured radial bone, the method comprising: determining a size of the host radius; selecting a distal radial component based on the determination, the distal radial component having a body that includes a first connection portion and an articulation portion that is configured to articulate with one of a carpal complex or a carpal implant; selecting a stem portion based on the determination, the stem portion having a second connection portion and a stem body that extends a first distance along a stem axis; coupling the first connection portion of the distal radial component with the second connection portion of the stem portion together; implanting the distal radial wrist implant relative to the host radius including advancing the stem portion along the stem axis into an intramedullary canal of the host radius; locating the at least portions of the fractured radial bone around the body; securing the at least portions of the fractured radial bone relative to the body including wrapping a flexible member around outer surfaces of at least some of the at least portions of the fractured radial bone; and locating the flexible member through apertures formed in the body.