Patent ID: 9144498
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A modular orthopaedic implant system comprising: a first implant component having an exterior surface with an opening and a first bore defined by an internal surface, the first bore extending from the opening and having an axial length; a second implant component having an exterior surface with an opening and a second bore defined by an internal surface, the second bore extending from the opening and having an axial length; a third implant component having a post at one end, the post having a maximum outer diameter, a minimum outer diameter, an outer surface continuously tapering from the maximum outer diameter to the minimum outer diameter and an axial length between the maximum outer diameter and the minimum outer diameter; wherein: the third implant component can be assembled with the first implant component by extending the post into and engaging the internal surface of the first bore, the third implant component having a fully engaged position defined by the maximum extent to which the post can extend into the first bore; the third implant component can be assembled with the second implant component by extending the post into and engaging the internal surface of the second bore, the third implant component having a fully engaged position defined by the maximum extent to which the post can extend into the second bore; when the third implant component is in the fully engaged position in the first bore of the first implant component, a first received length of the post is received in the first bore; when the third implant component is in the fully engaged position in the bore of the second implant component, a second received length of the post is received in the second bore and a portion of the axial length of the post is exposed outside of the second bore so that a portion of the tapered outer surface of the post is on each side of the exterior surface of the second implant component; and the first received length of the post is different from the second received length of the post.