Patent ID: 8940055
Filing Date: 2015-01-27
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A distal radial wrist implant operable to be implanted relative to a host radius while salvaging at least portions of fractured radial bone, the implant comprising: a distal radial component having a body including a distal articulation portion and a proximally extending boss having at least one fin extending outwardly therefrom, the at least one fin defining a first aperture therethrough, the body further comprising a first connection portion; a stem portion having a stem body that defines a second aperture therethrough, the stem body having a second connection portion that is operable to interconnect with the first connection portion of the distal radial implant in an assembled position; and wherein the stem portion is adapted to be implanted into the host radius and wherein a flexible member is operable to be passed through at least one of the first and second apertures and located around at least some of the at least portions of the fractured radial bone and positioning the fractured radial bone at a secure position relative to the body of the distal radial component.