Patent ID: 7922769
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A glenoid implant assembly comprising: a first component for fixable attachment to the glenoid fossa of a scapula, said first component defining a generally spherically concave assembly face thereof, said first component further having a bone engaging face opposed to the assembly face, the bone engaging face abutting and being contained within the scapula; a second component removably secured to said first component, said second component including an assembly face thereof, the assembly face of said second component in close approximation to the assembly face of said first component when said first and second component are secured together, said second component attachable to said first component in a direction generally normal to the assembly faces, said second component including an opposing face opposite the assembly face, the opposing face being generally concave; and a third component removably securable to said first component, said third component including an assembly face thereof, the assembly face of said third component in close approximation to the assembly face of said first component when said first and third component are secured together, said third component attachable to said first component in a direction generally normal to the assembly faces, said third component including an opposing face opposite the assembly face, the opposing face comprising a spherically convex articulating bearing component; wherein at least one of said second component and said third component are secured to said first component; and wherein said first component comprises an augmentation extending distally from a portion of said bone engaging surface of said first component sized and shaped for replacing a void in the scapula caused by abnormal wear of the glenoid fossa.