Patent ID: 6875239
Filing Date: 2005-04-05
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A modular prosthesis for replacing a portion of a bone having an articulating end, the modular prosthesis comprising: a neck comprising a base having an extension projecting therefrom, the base having a first proximal end, a first distal end, and a first interior surface bounding a first bore extending through the base between the first proximal end and the first distal end thereof; a body comprising a second proximal end, a second distal end, and a second interior surface bounding a second bore extending through the body between the second proximal end and the second distal end; and a stem having an exterior surface extending between a proximal end and an opposing distal end, the proximal end of the stem being received within the second bore of the body such that the body is directly secured to the stem by way of at least a press fit connection or a self-locking taper connection therebetween, the proximal end of the stem also being received within the first bore of the neck such that the neck is secured to the stem by a direct press fit connection therebetween.