Patent ID: 6120542
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A kit for assembly of a modular joint prosthesis for replacement of a head, neck and adjacent portions of a bone of the joint, the kit comprising,at least two stem-body elements, with each element sized for insertion into the shank of the bone, andat least two head members with each head member sized to replace one of the bearing surfaces of the joint, each stem-body element comprising a collar to be superimposed on the resected level of the bone, said collar providing a male taper at an outer diameter thereof, each head member being formed with an inner surface providing a corresponding female taper for receiving the male taper of each stem-body element, the engagement of the female taper on the male taper providing a mechanical connection between the head member and the stem-body element, and further when the head member is connected to the stem-body element, (i) a space is defined between a top surface of the collar and the head member, and (ii) a passageway which extends from the space is defined between the outer diameter of the collar and the inner surface of the head member.