Patent ID: 7722676
Filing Date: 2010-05-25
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An ulnar implant for replacing the distal ulna after resection of the distal ulna, wherein the resection exposes soft tissue formerly in contact with the distal ulna, the implant comprising: an elongated stem having first and second ends, the first end being sized and configured for insertion into the intramedullary canal of the distal ulna, the second end being configured for attachment to a head, wherein suture holes are provided at or near the second end for receiving sutures attaching the implant to the soft tissue; a head, said head being a separate component from said stem, said head having a triangulated portion when viewed from a distal end to substantially mimic normal anatomy, the head being configured for mating with the sigmoid notch of the distal radius, and the head further being configured for attachment to the second end of the stem.