# Patent

## Title
Method and apparatus for trialing and implanting a modular femoral hip

## Abstract

A modular femoral hip implant trialing system. The system generally includes a proximal body, a fastener, and a fastener retention member. The proximal body includes a proximal bore, a tapered distal bore, and a passageway connecting the proximal bore to the distal bore. The proximal bore, the distal bore, and the passageway are aligned along a first axis. The fastener includes a head in the proximal bore and a stem in the distal bore, the fastener is aligned along the first axis. The fastener retention member is positioned in the proximal bore and is operable to retain at least a portion of the fastener within the proximal bore.

## Background
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/718,031 filed Mar. 5, 2010, which is related to: (1.) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/718,018 filed Mar. 5, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,221,432 issued on Jul. 17, 2012, entitled “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLANTING A MODULAR FEMORAL HIP;” (2.) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/718,230 filed Mar. 5, 2010, entitled “MODULAR LATERAL HIP AUGMENTS;” (3.) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/718,023 filed Mar. 5, 2010, entitled “GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR LATERAL IMPLANTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS;” (4.) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/718,026 filed Mar. 5, 2010, entitled “REVISION BROACH WITH SMOOTH LATERAL SIDE;” and (5.) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/718,027 filed Mar. 5, 2010, entitled “ASSEMBLY TOOL FOR MODULAR IMPLANTS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD;” each filed concurrently herewith. The disclosures of each of the above applications are incorporated herein by reference.


FIELD
The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for trialing and implanting a modular implant, such as a femoral hip.
BACKGROUND
This section provides background information related to the present disclosure, which is not necessarily prior art.
Modular femoral implants often include a proximal body portion and a distal stem portion. The distal stem is curved or bowed to approximate the natural bow of a femur. During trialing, a trial distal stem is inserted in a reamed femoral canal to determine the proper orientation of the trial distal stem relative to the proximal body portion. This orientation is recreated in the implant when the distal and proximal portions are attached.
SUMMARY
This section provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.
The present teachings provide for a modular femoral hip implant trialing system. The system generally includes a proximal body, a fastener, and a fastener retention member. The proximal body includes a proximal bore, a tapered distal bore, and a passageway connecting the proximal bore to the distal bore. The proximal bore, the distal bore, and the passageway are aligned along a first axis. The fastener includes a head in the proximal bore and a stem in the distal bore, the fastener is aligned along the first axis. The fastener retention member is positioned in the proximal bore and is operable to retain at least a portion of the fastener within the proximal bore.
The present teachings further provide for a modular femoral hip implant trialing system. The system generally includes a proximal body, a fastener, a washer, and a fastener retention member. The proximal body defines a proximal bore, a distal bore, and a passageway connecting the proximal bore to the distal bore. The proximal bore is axially aligned with the distal bore along a first axis. The fastener has a head in the proximal bore and a stem in the distal bore. The washer is between the head and a base of the proximal bore. The fastener retention member is in the proximal bore. The retention member and the washer are on opposite sides of the head. The retention member includes an aperture having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the head to retain the fastener within the proximal bore.
The present teachings also provide for a modular femoral hip implant trialing system. The system generally includes a proximal body, a fastener, a rotational locking device, and a fastener retention member. The proximal body defines a proximal bore, a distal bore, and a passageway connecting the proximal bore to the distal bore. The proximal bore is axially aligned with the distal bore along a first axis. The fastener has a head in the proximal bore and a stem in the distal bore. The rotational locking device is mounted in the distal bore and surrounds the stem. The rotational locking device includes an inner diameter that is larger than an outer diameter of the stem. The fastener retention member is in the proximal bore between the passageway and the head and is operable to retain the fastener within the proximal bore.
The present teachings further provide for a modular femoral hip implant trialing system. The system generally includes a proximal alignment jig portion, a distal alignment jig portion, and a support rod. The proximal alignment jig portion includes a support device that is operable to support a proximal body having a distal stem mounted thereto. The distal alignment jig portion includes an alignment guide that is operable for use in identifying a first orientation of the distal stem relative to the proximal body. The alignment guide is axially aligned with the support device. The support rod connects the proximal alignment jig portion to the distal alignment jig portion.
The present teachings also provide a modular femoral hip implant trialing method that includes the following: mounting a trial distal stem to a proximal trialing device by mating a first tapered surface of the trial distal stem with a second tapered surface of the proximal trialing device and by mating a fastening device of the proximal trialing device with a receptacle of the trial distal stem so as to permit rotation of the proximal trialing device with respect to the trial distal stem; inserting the trial distal stem in an intramedullary canal of a femur for trialing to determine the appropriate orientation of the proximal trialing device relative to the trial distal stem; locking the proximal trialing device to the trial distal stem by rotating the fastening device to drive the fastening device within the receptacle and to further mate the first tapered surface with the second tapered surface to prevent rotation therebetween after trialing; mounting the proximal trialing device to a proximal portion of an alignment jig; identifying and recording a position of the trial distal stem relative to the proximal trialing device with an alignment guide at a distal portion of the alignment jig; removing the proximal trialing device with the trial distal stem mounted thereto from engagement with the alignment jig; mounting a proximal body implant to the proximal portion of the alignment jig; mounting a distal stem implant to the proximal body implant such that a tip of the distal stem implant approximates the position of the trial distal stem recorded relative to the alignment guide to provide the distal stem implant and the proximal body implant with a relative orientation that is similar to the orientation of the proximal trialing device relative to the trial distal stem during trialing; and implanting the distal stem implant with the proximal body implant mounted thereto in the intramedullary canal of the femur.
Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. The description and specific examples in this summary are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.



DRAWINGS
The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a trial proximal component according to the present teachings;
FIG. 2 is a side view of the trial proximal component of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the trial proximal component of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the trial proximal component of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is perspective view of a trial distal stem according to the present teachings;
FIG. 6 is a side view of the trial distal stem of FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an alignment jig assembly according to the present teachings;
FIG. 8 is a side cross-sectional view of the alignment jig assembly of FIG. 7 in a retracted position;
FIG. 9 is a side cross-sectional view of the alignment jig assembly of FIG. 7 in an expanded position;
FIG. 10 is a side cross-sectional view of the trial proximal component loosely mounted to the trial distal stem to permit rotational movement therebetween for trialing, the trial distal stem is seated in a femur;
FIG. 11 is a side cross-sectional view of the trial proximal component loosely mounted to the trial distal stem to permit rotational movement therebetween for trialing;
FIG. 12 is a side cross-sectional view of the trial proximal component mounted to the trial distal stem, a tool is illustrated in cooperation with a fastening device of the trial proximal component to tighten the fastening device and restrict rotation between the trial proximal component and the trial distal stem;
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the trial proximal component and the trial distal stem connected together and mounted to the alignment jig assembly to identify the orientation of the trial distal stem relative to the trial proximal component;
FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 14-14 of FIG. 13;
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a distal stem implant mounted to a proximal body implant mounted in the alignment jig assembly to set the orientation of the distal stem implant relative to the proximal body implant;
FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 16-16 of FIG. 15;
FIG. 17 is a side cross-sectional view of the distal stem implant and the proximal body implant implanted in the femur;
FIG. 18 is a side cross-sectional view of the trial proximal component mounted to the distal stem implant inserted within the femur;
FIG. 19 is a side cross-sectional view of an additional embodiment of a trial proximal component according to the present teachings;
FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of a locking rod, a proximal locking wedge, and a distal wedge of the trial proximal component of FIG. 19, as well as a proximal portion of an additional embodiment of a trial distal stem according to the present teachings;
FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a broach according to the present teachings;
FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of the broach of FIG. 21;
FIG. 23 is an exploded view of the broach of FIG. 21;
FIG. 24 is a perspective view of an additional alignment jig assembly according to the present teachings; and
FIG. 25 is a close-up perspective view of a distal platform of the alignment jig assembly of FIG. 24.



Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings.
With initial reference to FIGS. 1-4, a trial proximal body 10 for a modular femoral implant according to the present teachings is illustrated at reference numeral 10. The trial proximal body 10 generally includes a neck 11 having a head engagement trunnion 12 and a proximal surface 14. The trial proximal body 10 defines a proximal bore 16 and a distal bore 18 that axially extend through the proximal body 10 along axis A.
The proximal surface 14 includes a keyed or anti-rotation locking portion 20. As illustrated, the locking portion 20 defines a recess within the proximal surface 14. The locking portion 20 can be of any size, shape, or configuration to cooperate with an alignment jig, which is described herein, to prevent the trial proximal body 10 from rotating when it is secured to the alignment jig.
The proximal bore 16 extends from the proximal surface 14 and into the trial proximal body 10. Mounted within the proximal bore 16 are an insert slide 22, a fastener 24, and a washer 26. The proximal bore 16 is connected to the distal bore 18 by an axial passageway 28. The proximal bore 16 is longitudinally and concentrically aligned with the distal bore 18 along the axis A.
The fastener 24 may be any suitable fastener, such as a bolt as illustrated. The fastener 24 includes a head 30 and a threaded stem 32. The fastener 24 is positioned such that the head 30 is seated within the proximal bore 16 and the threaded stem 32 extends through the passageway 28 and into the distal bore 18.
The washer 26 is seated between the head 30 and a bottom surface 34 of the proximal bore 16. The washer 26 can be any suitable washer or device to prevent the head 30 from contacting the bottom surface 34 and promote a rotational friction lock when tightening the fastener 24, such as a spring-type Belleville washer.
The slide 22 includes a body 36 that defines an aperture 38. The aperture 38 has a diameter of any suitable size that is smaller than both a diameter of the proximal bore 16 and of the head 30. The slide 22 further includes flexible tabs 37 that extend from opposite sides of the body 36. The slide 22 is removably mounted within a slot or transverse bore 40 extending through the proximal bore 16 through interaction between the flexible tabs 37 and openings 39 defined by side portions 41 of the trial proximal body 10. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the slot 40 extends along an axis B that is transverse to the axis A. The head 30 of the fastener 24 is positioned within the proximal bore 16 between the slide 22 and the bottom surface 34. Thus, the slide 22 prevents the fastener 24 from exiting the proximal bore 16 and retains the threaded stem 32 within the passageway 28 and the distal bore 18. A plurality of slides 22 having apertures 38 of various different sizes can be provided to retain fasteners 24 of different sizes. In place of the slide 22, an internal retaining ring can be located within a groove in an interior surface of the proximal bore 16 to retain the fastener 24 in the proximal bore 16. In embodiments that include the internal retaining ring, the distal bore 18 need not be included.
The proximal bore 16 further includes a threaded portion 42 proximate to the proximal surface 14. The threaded portion 42 can be used to mount the trial proximal body 10 to an alignment jig as described herein.
The distal bore 18 is tapered toward the passageway 28, such that it is most narrow at the passageway 28, to provide a locking taper surface. As discussed herein, the distal bore 18 is of any suitable size and shape to receive a trial distal stem and/or a distal stem implant. The distal bore 18 can be tapered along any suitable portion of its length and the degree of taper can vary such that the distal bore 18 tapers to a greater extent proximate to the passageway 28 than distal thereto as illustrated.
The trial proximal body 10 can be provided in a variety of different sizes and shapes corresponding to bone(s) to be repaired. Multiple trial proximal bodies 10 of different sizes and shapes can be provided together in a kit. For example, the multiple trial proximal bodies 10 can have necks 11 and distal bores 18 of various different widths and lengths.
With additional reference to FIGS. 5-6, a trial distal stem according to the present teachings is illustrated at reference numeral 50. The trial distal stem 50 generally includes a first end 52 having a connection region 54 and a second end 56 having a distal tip 58. The first end 52 is opposite to the second end 56. The distal tip 58 can define a notch 59. The portions of the distal tip 58 defining the notch 59 are flexible to relieve pressure at the implant site.
The connection region 54 includes a receptacle 60 that extends within the first end 52. The receptacle 60 is sized and shaped to receive the fastener 24 of the trial proximal body 10. The receptacle 60 includes threads 62 that can cooperate with the threaded stem 32 to secure the fastener 24 within the receptacle 60.
The connection region 54 of the trial distal stem 50 further includes a tapered outer surface 64 at the first end 52. The tapered outer surface 64 extends from the first end 52 to a suitable distance to facilitate reception of the connection region 54 within the distal bore 18 of the trial proximal body 10 and the formation of a taper lock with the distal bore 18. An annular collar 66 extending from an outer diameter of the trial distal stem 50 is provided at a distal end of the connection region 54.
The trial distal stem 50 is curved or bowed from about the collar 66 to the second end 56 to approximate the natural shape of a femur. The trial distal stem 50 can be provided in a variety of different sizes, shapes, and degrees of curvature corresponding to the femur to be repaired. Multiple trial distal stems 50 of different sizes, shapes, and degrees of curvature can be provided together in a kit.
With additional reference to FIGS. 7-9, an alignment jig assembly according to the present teachings is illustrated at reference numeral 76. The alignment jig assembly 76 includes a proximal alignment jig portion 78 and a distal alignment jig portion 80.
The proximal alignment jig portion 78 includes an elongated proximal support 82 having a pedestal 84 at a first end 85 and a locking knob 86 at a second end 87 that is opposite to the first end 85. The locking knob 86 includes an engagement shaft 88 having threads 90 that are configured to engage the threaded portion 42 of the trial proximal body 10. The locking knob 86 is seated within a bore 92 that extends through the proximal support 82 and has a longitudinal axis C that is transverse to a longitudinal axis D of the proximal support 82, as illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9. The bore 92 receives a circular spring or washer 94, such as a split ring washer, in an annular recess 75 of the bore 92. The circular spring or washer 94 engages a depression 96 of the locking knob 86 to secure the locking knob 86 within the bore 92 while permitting rotational movement of the locking knob 86 within the bore 92. Protruding from the proximal support 82 proximate to where the engagement shaft 88 extends from the bore 92 is an engagement member 98 that is sized and shaped to engage the locking portion 20 of the trial proximal body 10 to prevent rotation of the trial proximal body 10 when it is mounted to the proximal alignment jig portion 78. In this regard, the engagement member 98 nests within the locking portion 20 to restrict rotation of the trial proximal body 10 relative to the proximal alignment jig portion 78.
A proximal support rod 100 extends from the proximal support 82 between the pedestal 84 and the locking knob 86. The proximal support rod 100 extends along a longitudinal axis E that is perpendicular to a longitudinal axis D of the proximal support 82, as illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9. The proximal support rod 100 connects the proximal alignment jig portion 78 to the distal alignment jig portion 80, as further discussed herein.
The distal alignment jig portion 80 includes an elongated distal support 102 having a pedestal 104 at a first end 105 and an alignment tab 106 at a second end 107 that is opposite to the first end 105. The alignment tab 106 includes a center portion 109 and a tip portion 111 extending therefrom. The alignment tab 106 is rotationally mounted to the distal support 102 at the center portion 109, which is generally vertically aligned with the locking knob 86 of the proximal alignment jig portion 78 along the axis C.
A distal support rod 108 extends from the distal support 102 between the pedestal 104 and an alignment tab 106. The distal support rod 108 extends along the longitudinal axis E, which is perpendicular to a longitudinal axis F of the distal support 102. The distal support rod 108 defines a central cavity 110 sized to slidably and coaxially receive the proximal support rod 100 to restrict rotational movement there between. The distal support rod 108 defines windows 113 that permit access to an interior of the distal support rod 108.
The distal support rod 108 further includes a locking tab 112 that engages the proximal support rod 100 to lock the proximal and distal support rods 100 and 108 together, and consequently the proximal and distal alignment jig portions 78 and 80 together as well. The locking tab 112 can engage the proximal support rod 100 at nearly any position along its length, thereby permitting the proximal alignment jig portion 78 and the distal alignment jig portion 80 to be moved closer together (FIG. 8) or farther apart (FIG. 9) as necessary to accommodate various different sizes of the trial proximal body 10 and the trial distal stem 50.
With additional reference to FIGS. 10-14, an exemplary method of using the trial proximal body 10, the trial distal stem 50, and the alignment jig assembly 76 is illustrated. While the method is described with respect to the repair of a femur 150, the present teachings can be used to repair a variety of other suitable bones as well, particularly bones having a curved or bowed stem.
With initial reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the first end 52 of the trial distal stem 50 is inserted within the distal bore 18 of the trial proximal body 10 and is secured therein by tightening the fastener 24 with a suitable tool 114 engaging a bore 31 of the fastener 24 (FIG. 11), such that the threaded stem 32 of the fastener 24 partially engages the threads 62 of the trial distal stem 50. The fastener 24 is not completely tightened in order to permit rotational movement (illustrated in phantom in FIG. 10) between the trial proximal body 10 and the trial distal stem 50 during trialing.
An intramedullary canal 152 of the femur 150 is prepared, such as by reaming, and the trial distal stem 50 is inserted therein. As the trial distal stem 50 is inserted it rotates such that the curvature of the trial distal stem 50 matches the curvature of the intramedullary canal 152 and the overall curvature of the femur 150. The trial proximal body 10 is then rotated to a desired position determined from trialing, as illustrated in phantom in FIG. 10. With additional reference to FIG. 12, to preserve the orientation of the trial proximal body 10 relative to the trial distal stem 50, the fastener 24 is further tightened using the tool 114 so that the tapered outer surface 64 of the trial distal stem 50 engages the tapered portion of the distal bore 18 proximate to the passageway 28 to form a mating taper therebetween and prevent further rotation of the trial proximal body 10 to the trial distal stem 50.
The trial proximal body 10 and the trial distal stem 50 locked thereto are removed from contact with the femur 150 and connected to the alignment jig assembly 76 to measure the relative positions of each. As illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14, the trial proximal body 10 is mounted to the proximal alignment jig portion 78 through cooperation between the threads 90 of the engagement shaft 88 and the threaded portion 42 of the trial proximal body 10. The engagement member 98 of the proximal alignment jig portion 78 cooperates with locking portion 20 of the trial proximal body 10 to prevent rotation therebetween. The distance between the proximal and distal alignment jig portions 78 and 80 is set such that the distal tip 58 is level with the alignment tab 106 and the locking tab 112 is tightened to secure the proximal and distal alignment jig portions 78 and 80 in relative position to each other. The alignment tab 106 is rotated such that it contacts the distal tip 58 or is just distal to the distal tip 58 to mark the relative position of the distal tip 58 and curvature of the trial distal stem 50, which corresponds to the natural curvature of the femur 150 determined during trialing.
With the alignment jig assembly 76 set, the trial proximal body 10 and the trial distal stem 50 are removed from the alignment jig assembly 76. For example, the locking tab 112 can be loosened to permit further separation of the proximal and distal alignment jig portions 78 and 80, thereby opening the alignment jig assembly 76. The locking knob 86 is rotated to disengage the threaded portion 42 and permit separation of the trial proximal body 10 from the proximal alignment jig portion 78. The trial distal stem 50 can be removed from engagement with the trial proximal body 10 by unscrewing the fastener 24 from engagement with the trial distal stem 50. As the fastener 24 is unscrewed it contacts the slide 22 to provide a counterforce against the fastener 24 and assist with the separation of the trial distal stem 50 from the trial proximal body 10 by disrupting the taper connection between the distal bore 18 and the tapered outer surface 64 of the trial distal stem 50. In other words, rotation of the fastener 24 biased against the slide 22 pushes the trial distal stem 50 out from within the distal bore 18 of the trial proximal body 10.
As illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 16, a proximal body implant 176 is mounted to the proximal alignment jig portion 78. The proximal body implant 176 is similar to the trial proximal body 10 in both size and shape. Further, the interior of the proximal body implant 176 does not include the fastener 24. The proximal body implant 176 does include a proximal bore 180 having a threaded portion 182 and a distal bore 184 having a tapered interior surface 186. A proximal surface 188 includes a locking member 190 that is configured to mate with the engagement member 98 of the proximal alignment jig portion 78.
The proximal body implant 176 is mounted to the proximal support 82 through cooperation between the threads 90 of the engagement shaft 88 and the threaded portion 182 of the proximal bore 180. Cooperation between the locking member 190 and engagement member 98 rotationally aligns the proximal body implant 176 in the same orientation as the trial proximal body 10 and prevents rotational movement of the proximal body implant 176.
Numeral 200 references a distal stem implant. The distal stem implant 200 is substantially similar to the trial distal stem 50. Features of the distal stem implant 200 that are similar to the trial distal stem 50 are designated with the same reference numbers, but further include the prime (′) designation. The portion of the distal stem implant 200 between the collar 66′ and the second end 56′ has a diameter that is generally larger than that of the trial distal stem 50.
With the proximal body implant 176 still mounted to the alignment jig assembly 76, the distal stem implant 200 is rotated such that its second end 56′ is aligned with the previously set alignment tab 106 to provide the distal stem implant 200 with the same orientation as the trial distal stem 50. The second end 56′ can directly contact the alignment tab 106 or extend proximate thereto depending on its length. The connection region 54′ is inserted within the distal bore 184 to form a taper lock therein and secure the distal stem implant 200 to the proximal body implant 176 in the same orientation achieved between the trial proximal body 10 and the trial distal stem 50.
The proximal body implant 176 and the distal stem implant 200 are removed from the alignment jig assembly 76 and then further secured together using any suitable device, such as by tightening a screw 202 seated in the proximal bore 180 of the proximal body implant 176 within the threads 62′ of the distal stem implant 200 and/or with an impactor. The distal stem implant 200 is implanted and secured in the intramedullary canal 152 (FIG. 17) in any suitable manner. As a result of the alignment performed using the alignment jig assembly 76, the distal stem implant 200 and the proximal body implant 176 are implanted in the femur 150 in the same orientation set between the trial proximal body 10 and the trial distal stem 50 during trialing.
The proximal body implant 176 and the distal stem implant 200 can be of any suitable size or shape to repair the femur 150. For example, the proximal body implant 176 and the distal stem implant 200 can be selected from a kit having multiple proximal body implants and multiple distal stem implants of various different sizes and shapes.
With additional reference to FIG. 18, an additional method according to the present teachings is illustrated. As illustrated, the trial proximal body 10 can be mounted to the distal stem implant 200 with the distal stem implant 200 implanted in the femur 150. The distal stem implant 200 is inserted within the intramedullary canal 152 and follows the natural shape of the intramedullary canal 152. The trial proximal body 10 is mounted thereto through cooperation between the fastener 24 and the threads 62′ of the receptacle 60′. The connection region 54′ of the distal stem implant 200 has a smaller tapered outer surface 64′ than the tapered outer surface 64 of the trial distal stem 50. Thus, the first end 52′ mates with a proximal end 206 of the distal bore 18 to provide rotational stability between the distal stem implant 200 and the trial proximal body 10 through friction. The washer 26 biases the fastener 24 upward toward the proximal surface 14 to increase the friction between the first end 52′ and the proximal end 206 of the distal bore 18 to increase the rotational stability. The trial proximal body 10 can be used for trialing and joint reduction. After the desired orientation of the trial proximal body 10 has been set, the position of the trial proximal body 10 is recorded in any suitable manner, such as by marking the position on the femur 150 and/or through visualization, in order to recreate the same orientation with the proximal body implant 176.
With additional reference to FIGS. 19 and 20, a trial proximal body 250 having an alternate locking mechanism for fastening the trial distal stem 50 thereto is illustrated. The trial proximal body 250 generally includes a head engagement flange 252 extending from a neck 253, a proximal surface 254, a proximal bore 256, and a distal bore 258. The proximal bore 256 and the distal bore 258 axially extend through the trial proximal body 250 along an axis G.
The proximal surface 254 includes a locking portion 259 that is similar to the locking portion 20 and can be of any size, shape, or configuration to cooperate with the engagement member 98 of the alignment jig assembly 76 to restrict rotational movement.
The proximal bore 256 extends from the proximal surface 254 and into the trial proximal body 250. The proximal bore 256 includes threads 257 operable to mate with threads 90 of the locking knob 86 of the alignment jig assembly 76. A slot or transverse bore 260 extends through the proximal bore 256 along a longitudinal axis H that is transverse to the longitudinal axis G of the proximal bore 256. Seated within the transverse bore 260 is a button 262 having a center aperture 264. A spring 266 is mounted within the transverse bore 260 and applies pressure to the button 262 along the longitudinal axis of the transverse bore 260 to bias the button 262 away from the transverse bore 260.
A locking rod 268 extends between the proximal bore 256 and the distal bore 258. The locking rod 268 generally includes a first end 270, a second end 272, a neck portion 274, and a shoulder portion 276. The locking rod 268 is positioned such that the neck portion 274 is aligned along the longitudinal axis H of the transverse bore 260. The neck portion 274 is positioned within the center aperture 264 of the button 262 such that a surface 277 (FIG. 20) of the button 262 abuts a flange 279 of the neck portion 274 to prevent the locking rod 268 from exiting the proximal bore 256. The spring 266 maintains the connection between the button 262 and the locking rod 268. The shoulder portion 276 prevents the locking rod 268 from moving further into the proximal bore 256. The second end 272 of the locking rod 268 includes a threaded portion 280.
Mounted within the distal bore 258 is a proximal locking wedge 282 and a distal locking wedge 284. The proximal locking wedge 282 defines a first center bore 286 and the distal locking wedge 284 defines a second center bore 288. The proximal locking wedge 282 and the distal locking wedge 284 are positioned such that the locking rod 268 extends through both the first center bore 286 and the second center bore 288.
The first center bore 286 has an inner diameter 287 that is substantially similar to an outer diameter 289 of the locking rod 268, such that there is little or no transverse movement relative to the axis G between the proximal locking wedge 282 and the locking rod 268. The second center bore 288 has an inner diameter 294 that is larger than the outer diameter 289 of the locking rod 268, thereby defining a gap 296 between the distal locking wedge 284 and the locking rod 268. The gap 296 permits transverse movement relative to the axis G of the distal locking wedge 284 relative to the locking rod 268.
When used in conjunction with the trial proximal body 250, the first end 52 of the trial distal stem 50 includes an angled surface 290. Thus, the first end 52 of the trial distal stem 50 serves as a locking wedge, as further described below.
To connect the trial proximal body 250 to the trial distal stem 50, the second end 272 of the locking rod 268 is inserted within the receptacle 60 such that the threads 280 of the locking rod 268 cooperate and engage the threads 62 of the receptacle 60. The locking rod 268 is rotated using any suitable driving device, such as the tool 114 in cooperation with the bore 291, to draw the first end 52 of the trial distal stem 50 within the distal bore 258.
To achieve a rotational lock between the trial distal stem 50 and the trial proximal body 250, the locking rod 268 is rotated to draw the angled surface 290 of the trial distal stem 50 into contact with the distal locking wedge 284. As the trial distal stem 50 is drawn further into the distal bore 258, the angled surface 290 pushes the distal locking wedge 284 outward against a sidewall 292 of the distal bore 258 to create a rotational friction lock between the distal locking wedge 284 and the sidewall 292, as well as between the distal locking wedge 284 and the trial distal stem 50 to rotationally lock the trial distal stem 50.
The orientation of the trial proximal body 250 and the trial distal stem 50 can be noted using the alignment jig assembly 76 in the same manner described above. In addition to engaging the trial distal stem 50, the trial proximal body 250 can also be mounted to the distal stem implant 200 for use in trialing and joint reduction by providing the distal stem implant 200 with an angled surface that is similar to the angled surface 290 of the trial distal stem 50.
With additional reference to FIGS. 21-23, a broach 300 according to the present teachings is illustrated at reference numeral 300. The broach 300 includes an interior engagement and locking mechanism that is substantially similar to the trial proximal body 10. Thus, interior engagement and locking features of the broach 300 that are similar to the interior engagement and locking features of the trial proximal body 10 are designated using the same reference numbers.
An exterior of the broach 300 includes a plurality of cutting teeth 302. A bore 304 is provided and is operable to receive a broach handle (not shown) to facilitate positioning of the broach 300. A plurality of slots 306 are spaced apart along the exterior of the broach 300 and are each sized to receive a calcar platform 308.
A neck trial assembly 310 can be mounted to the broach 300 for use during joint trialing. The neck trial assembly 310 has a locking tab 312 extending therefrom that is sized to be received in a recess 314 to secure the neck trial assembly 310 to the broach.
The broach 300 operates in substantially the same manner as the trial proximal body 10 does. Therefore, the above description of the trial proximal body 10 also applies to the broach 300. For example, the broach 300 is loosely mounted to the trial distal stem 50 using fastener 24 and then trialed in the femur 150 to determine the proper orientation of the broach 300. As the broach 300 is inserted into the femur 150 the cutting teeth 302 of the broach 300 can be used to prepare the proximal femur and the surrounding areas. Use of the broach 300 for preparing the femur 150 and surrounding areas is further described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/718,026, entitled “REVISION BROACH WITH SMOOTH LATERAL SIDE,” which is concurrently filed herewith and is incorporated herein by reference. After the proper orientation of the broach 300 with respect to the trial distal stem 50 is set, the fastener 24 is tightened to restrict rotation between the broach 300 and the trial distal stem 50. The broach 300 and the trial distal stem 50 are then mounted to the alignment jig assembly 76 to record the orientation of the trial distal stem 50 relative to the broach 300. This orientation is then recreated with the proximal body implant 176 and the distal stem implant 200 as described above.
With further reference to FIGS. 24 and 25, another alignment jig assembly according to the present teachings is illustrated at reference numeral 350. The alignment jig assembly 350 generally includes a proximal support portion 352, a distal platform 354 having a measuring grid 356, and a support base 358. The proximal support portion 352 is mounted proximate to a first end 362 of the support base 358. The position of the proximal support portion 352 along the support base 358 can be varied by loosening the proximal knob 366 and sliding the proximal support portion 352 along the support base 358 either proximal to or distal to the first end 362, and then tightening the proximal knob 366 to secure the proximal support portion 352 into its new position. The distal platform 354 is slidably mounted proximate to a second end 364 of the support base 358 that is opposite to the first end 362. The position of the distal platform 354 along the support base 358 can be varied by loosening the distal knob 368 and sliding the distal platform 354 along the support base 358 either proximal to or distal to the second end 364, and tightening the distal knob 368 to secure the distal portion 354 into its new position.
The trial proximal body 10 and the proximal body implant 176 can be mounted to the proximal support portion 352 in any suitable manner, such as with a mounting knob 360, which is structurally substantially similar to and operates in a manner substantially similar to the locking knob 86 of the alignment jig assembly 76.
The alignment jig assembly 350 can be used to identify or measure the angular orientation of the trial distal stem 50 relative to the trial proximal body 10 and to recreate the same orientation between the distal stem implant 200 and the proximal body implant 176 in substantially the same manner as described above with respect to the alignment jig assembly 76. When using the alignment jig assembly 350 the position of the stems 50 and 200 is measured using the measuring grid 356 rather than using the alignment tab 106. Further, the support base 358 includes markings that designate a position for the distal platform 354 depending on the length of the stems 50 and 200 used.
For example and as illustrated in FIG. 25, the measuring grid 356 includes a plurality of uniformly spaced markings, such as radial lines 370 emanating from a center point 372 and concentric circles 374 surrounding the center point 372. The position of the tip 58 with respect to the grid 356 can be noted by identifying the intersection of a particular radial line 370 with a particular concentric circle 374 that is closest to the tip 58. Also noted are the positions of the proximal support portion 352 and the distal platform 354 on the support base 358, such as by using the notations 376 corresponding to lengths of the trial distal stem 50. After removing the trial proximal body 10 and the trial distal stem 50 from the alignment jig assembly 76 by loosening the mounting knob 360, the proximal body implant 176, with the distal stem implant 200 mounted thereto, can be mounted to the alignment jig assembly 350 through cooperation between the mounting knob 360 and the threaded portion 42 of the proximal body implant 176. The distal stem implant 200 can be rotated such that its tip 58′ is at the same intersection of the radial line 370 and the concentric circle 374 that the tip 58 was at, thereby providing the distal stem implant 200 with the same orientation as the trial distal stem 50.
While the present teachings describe trial and implant components of a modular femoral implant and a corresponding alignment jig assembly, the present teachings can also be applied to any other suitable modular implant where a stem is aligned relative to a body, including shoulder implants and knee implants, such as a tibial tray implant having an offset stem.
The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention. Individual elements or features of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, where applicable, are interchangeable and can be used in a selected embodiment, even if not specifically shown or described. The same may also be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the invention, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the invention.

## Claims

1. A modular femoral hip implant trialing system comprising:
a proximal alignment jig portion including a support device operable to support a proximal body having a distal stem mounted thereto, the proximal alignment jig portion including a mounting knob configured to directly engage the proximal body to retain the proximal body relative to the proximal alignment jig portion;
a distal alignment jig portion including an alignment guide configured to be positioned beneath and in direct contact with a distal tip of the distal stem when the mounting knob is engaged with the proximal body, so as to identify a first orientation of the distal stem relative to the proximal body, the orientation identified by relative positions of the distal tip relative to features of the alignment guide, wherein the alignment guide is axially aligned with the support device; and
a support base connecting the proximal alignment jig portion to the distal alignment jig portion.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the features of the alignment guide include an alignment grid having a plurality of radial lines emanating from a center point and a plurality of concentric circles surrounding the center point, and wherein the alignment jig includes a plurality of notations along the support base for recording distal stem length.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein each of the proximal alignment jig portion and the distal alignment jig portion are slidably movable along the support base and locked to the support base with a fastener.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the mounting knob includes an engagement shaft extending from the mounting knob and configured to directly engage the proximal body.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the support base extends from a first end to a second end, wherein the proximal alignment jig portion is adjustably coupled to the first end of the support base and the distal alignment jig portion is adjustably coupled to the second end of the support base.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein each of the proximal alignment jig portion and the distal alignment jig portion are slidably movable relative to the first end and the second end of the support base, respectively, along a longitudinal axis of the support base to accommodate different length distal stems.

7. The system of claim 1, further comprising a pedestal at a first end of the proximal alignment jig portion and an engagement tab at a second end that extends from the proximal alignment jig portion and is operable to engage a recess defined by the proximal body to rotationally lock the proximal body to the proximal alignment jig portion.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein a first end of the support base is connected to the proximal alignment jig portion between a pedestal at a first end of the proximal alignment jig portion and the support device at a second end;
wherein a second end of the support base is connected to the distal alignment jig portion between a pedestal at a first end of the distal alignment jig portion and the alignment guide at a second end; and
wherein the first end is slidably movable relative to the second end to increase and decrease a distance between the first end and the second end, the first end is operable to be fixed relative to the second end with a fastener.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the alignment guide includes an alignment tab pivotally mounted to the distal alignment jig portion, a center portion of the alignment tab is axially aligned with the support device; and
wherein the alignment tab is moved to at least nearly abut the distal stem to record the distal stem's position.

10. A modular femoral hip implant trialing system comprising:
an elongated support base extending from a first end to a second end;
a proximal support portion mounted proximate to the first end of the support base, the proximal support portion including a mounting knob configured to directly engage and retain a proximal body relative to the proximal support portion;
a distal platform mounted proximate to the second end of the support base; and
an alignment indicator at the distal platform, wherein the distal platform is configured to be positioned beneath and in direct contact with a distal tip of a distal stem, such that the alignment indicator is configured to identify an angular orientation of the distal stem relative to the proximal body based on the distal tip, the angular orientation identified by relative positions of the distal tip relative to features of the alignment indicator.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein the features of the alignment indicator comprise alignment markings positioned on the distal platform and adjacent to the distal stem coupled to the proximal body.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the alignment markings include a measuring grid having a center point, radial lines emanating from the center point and concentric circles surrounding the center point.

13. The system of claim 10, wherein the proximal support portion and the distal platform are adjustably mounted relative to the first and second ends of the support base.

14. The system of claim 13, wherein the proximal support portion defines a proximal opening configured to adjustably receive the first end of the support base and the distal platform defines a distal opening configured to adjustably receive the second end of the support base.

15. The system of claim 14, wherein each of the proximal support portion and the distal platform are slidably movable along the support base and locked to the support base with a proximal fastener and a distal fastener, respectively.

16. A modular femoral hip implant trialing system comprising:
an elongated support base extending from a first end to a second end;
a proximal support portion adjustably mounted proximate a first end of the support base and including a mounting knob configured to directly engage and retain a proximal body having a distal stem adjustably mounted thereto; and
a distal platform adjustably mounted proximate the second end of the support base, the distal platform configured to be positioned underneath and in direct contact with a distal tip of the distal stem and including an alignment indicator-configured to identify an angular orientation of the distal stem relative to the proximal body, the angular orientation identified by relative positions of the distal tip relative to features of the alignment indicator.

17. The system of claim 16, wherein the features of the alignment indicator comprise alignment markings that include a center point having radial lines emanating therefrom and concentric circles surrounding the center point.

18. The system of claim 16, wherein the proximal body and the distal stem are selected from a trial proximal body and trial distal stem and a proximal body implant and distal stem implant.