Patent ID: 6197063
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A modular humeral prosthesis for replacement of the humeral head of a humerus, comprising:(a) a stem adapted to be fitted to a resected humerus;(b) a head adapted to approximate the size and shape of a humeral head;(c) an intermediate connecting member for connecting the stem to the head, the intermediate connecting member including:a first connector that is formed as a surface of rotation and adapted to cooperate with the stem in order to mount the intermediate connecting member to the stem, the first connector comprising an opening adapted to receive a fastener;a second connector that is formed as a surface of rotation and adapted to cooperate with the head in order to mount the head to the intermediate connecting member, the second connector comprising an opening adapted to receive a fastener; anda fastener adapted to be inserted through the openings in the first and second connectors and to fasten the intermediate connecting member to the stem.