Adjustable provisional component of a medical device
US-9216086-B2 · Dec 22, 2015 · US
Modular attachment mechanism in prosthetic implants
US8979940B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8979940-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213714570-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Publication date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
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Disclosed is an apparatus that can be positioned in a subject to include, selectively, a modular connection portion. The modular connection portion can be provided to allow for soft tissue connection that replaces a greater trochanter of a natural femur. The soft tissue connection portion can include a plurality of regions to allow for reattachment of soft tissue in a plurality of position to mimic a natural anatomy. A method of using, selecting, and implanting the prosthesis is also disclosed.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of implanting a prosthesis in a proximal femur, comprising: forming an incision in a patient; evaluating a patient and resecting a proximal femur; selecting a prosthesis including a connection for a soft tissue connection portion; after forming the incision, determining whether a soft tissue connection portion is to be connected to the prosthesis; if it is determined that a soft tissue connection portion is to be connected to the prosthesis,…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8979940B2 cover?
- Disclosed is an apparatus that can be positioned in a subject to include, selectively, a modular connection portion. The modular connection portion can be provided to allow for soft tissue connection that replaces a greater trochanter of a natural femur. The soft tissue connection portion can include a plurality of regions to allow for reattachment of soft tissue in a plurality of position to m…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Biomet Mfg Corp, Biomet Mfg Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/3609. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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