Reverse-type humeral prosthesis

The component has a stem (22) for implantation within a humerus bone. The stem has a proximal portion (24) for positioning in metaphysis of the bone. A reverse articulating part (26) has concave bearing part (40) mounted within support, such that articulating part does not engage the bone. The beari...

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Hauptverfasser: ROBERT J BALL, ANNE-CELINE GODEST, JEFFREY M ONDRLA
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Zusammenfassung:The component has a stem (22) for implantation within a humerus bone. The stem has a proximal portion (24) for positioning in metaphysis of the bone. A reverse articulating part (26) has concave bearing part (40) mounted within support, such that articulating part does not engage the bone. The bearing part has a body fitted within a cavity. The part (26) is connected with the proximal portion by a connection mechanism (28).